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FORM 20

Civil Fee Waiver and Affidavit Order

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used by an applicant to ask the court if they are poor enough to be considered indigent and therefore not have to pay upfront costs or fees for a case. The applicant must fill out detailed financial information to support this request.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a person needs to file a case but cannot afford the required court fees. The applicant fills out the financial details and signs the form, which is then reviewed by the judge.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The applicant fills out the financial disclosure part of this form. A notary public must also sign it.
What does the court do with this form?
The judge reviews the information and signs an order stating whether the applicant is granted a waiver of fees or not.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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