New York Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees Inmate is a form that New York inmates can use to request a waiver of filing fees from the court in order to pursue their legal rights. The form is available to inmates who are unable to pay the filing fees required to bring a case, file an appeal, or make a motion in court. There are two types of New York Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees Inmate: one for civil court matters and one for criminal court matters. The form must be completed in its entirety and signed by the inmate, and it must be accompanied by a financial statement and supporting documents. Upon approval by the court, the inmate will be allowed to proceed without paying the filing fees.