The Pennsylvania Affidavit to Proceed In Form Paupers is a legal document used in the state of Pennsylvania to allow a litigant to proceed with a lawsuit without having to pay the normal court costs associated with filing a lawsuit. The affidavit is designed to ensure that litigants of limited means are not denied access to the courts due to an inability to afford the costs. This is also known as proceeding in form paupers, which is Latin for “in the manner of a pauper.” The Pennsylvania Affidavit to Proceed In Form Paupers is a sworn statement that must be completed and signed by the litigant. It must be notarized and then submitted to the court along with a copy of the complaint. The affidavit must include a detailed financial statement outlining the litigant’s income, assets, liabilities, and expenses. The court will then review the affidavit and make a determination whether the litigant is eligible for an exemption from paying filing fees and other court costs. There are two types of Pennsylvania Affidavit to Proceed In Form Paupers. The first is the original affidavit, which is used to apply for an exemption from filing fees and other court costs. The second type is the supplement affidavit, which is used to obtain an exemption from paying costs associated with an ongoing lawsuit, such as service fees, transcript fees, and other costs that may arise during the course of litigation.