Form 04 — Affidavit Accompanying Motion for Permission to Appeal In Form Paupers is a legal document used to request a court's permission to appeal a decision in a civil or criminal case. The form's purpose is to provide proof that the appellant lacks the financial resources to pay for the costs of an appeal. The form is used to identify the appellant's assets and liabilities, and to demonstrate that the appellant cannot afford to pay for the costs of the appeal. The form may be used in state or federal courts. There are two types of Form 04 — Affidavit Accompanying Motion for Permission to Appeal In Form Paupers: one for individuals and one for corporations. The individual affidavit requires information about the appellant's income, assets, and liabilities. The corporate affidavit requires information about the corporation's assets, liabilities, ownership, and income. Both types of affidavits must be signed and notarized.