Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form)
US Federal Courts · Pro Se
Verified current as of August 1, 2026
# AO 239 Form Explanation This form allows someone to ask the court to let them file a lawsuit without paying the filing fees and court costs upfront because they cannot afford to pay them. People who are poor or have very limited income would use this form to get permission to proceed in federal court for free.
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