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DC-40(A)

Application for and Approval/Denial for Waiver of Fee Cap

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is an application used to ask the court for permission to waive the usual limit on fees. It asks the attorney to explain why more time and effort were needed for the case.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used by an attorney to request that the court approve payment for fees that go above the standard legal limit after a case is finished.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the attorney who represented the client in the case.
What must be attached to this form?
The applicant must attach Form DC-40, LIST OF ALLOWANCES, and an Attorney Time Sheet.
Can I appeal if my waiver request is denied?
The form states that there is no appeal process available if an application for waiver of fee cap is denied.

Revision history

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

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