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General Affidavits must be signed in front of a notary public. A notary must verify your identification before you sign the document. Make sure to bring ID (like a driver's license or other form of identification) for the notary before you sign the affidavit.

You must fill out a form called an Affidavit of Indigency. This form tells the court you cannot afford the fees related to your case.

If you can't afford the bond or a cash deposit, you can file an Affidavit of Inability to Pay (also called a Sworn Statement of Inability to Pay, or a fee waiver). The Justice Court should provide you a form Affidavit upon request. If you appeal with a fee waiver, you are not responsible for County Court filing fees.

Use this form to ask the court not to charge you for court fees. This form is also called an “Affidavit of Inability to Pay Court Costs” or a “Pauper's Oath.” You can only use this form if: (1) you get public benefits because you are poor or (2) you can't pay court fees.

If a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs is approved, you do not have to pay for any costs charged by the court. This includes costs for issuance of service and copies. Court fees vary by county.

Your income, after taxes, does not exceed 125% of the current Federal Poverty Line.

The cost to file for a name change is $150, plus a $15 surcharge. Fees may be paid with cash, money order, or personal check. If you receive public benefits, have an income below the poverty line, or otherwise cannot afford $165, you may request that the fee be waived by declaring indigence.