A Pennsylvania Form Paupers Petition is an application to waive the payment of court costs and fees in civil proceedings. The petition is available to those who cannot afford the costs associated with filing a civil action in Pennsylvania’s courts. There are two typeformma Pauperis petitions available in Pennsylvania: formma pauperis” (IFP) petitions, which waive the payment of all court fees and costs, and formma pauperis limited” (IFP-L) petitions, which waive the payment of some fees and costs. Both types of petitions require the completion of a financial affidavit, and both require the petitioner to provide proof of financial need. If the petition is approved, the petitioner may proceed with their case without having to pay the court costs and fees.