Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective January 29, 2021
This form is used by the court to officially decide whether or not to allow someone to skip paying filing and service fees. It records the court's decision on a request for a fee waiver.
The court describes it as: To grant or deny the relief. Available in Spanish and Hmong.
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This form is used after a person has asked the court to waive their fees and costs. The court fills it out to either grant or deny that request.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is an order that the court uses to decide if someone can be excused from paying filing and service fees.
- Who fills out this form?
- The court fills out this form to record its official decision regarding the fee waiver request.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect January 29, 2021.
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