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MC 20Mandatory

Fee Waiver Request

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court to waive the fees you have to pay to file a case. You must check one of three reasons for needing the fee waiver.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 2.002

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to file a case in court but cannot afford the required filing fees.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the person requesting the fee waiver, who is the applicant in the case.
What happens after I file this form?
After you get a decision on your request, you must give copies of your request and the decision to the other party in the case.
If my request is denied, what should I do?
If your request is denied, you have 14 days from the issue date to either pay the fees or fill out a Request for Review (form MC 114) and file it with the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

Related forms

  • MC 114

    Request for Review of Denied Fee Waiver and Order

    This form is used to ask the court to look again at a decision that said a request for a fee waiver was denied. It asks for a new review of the fee waiver decision.

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