Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs-Long Form | USA

File an application to proceed in District Court without prepaying fees or costs by completing and filing this long form application.

  • The application is made by a party who is unable to prepay the costs of the court proceedings.
  • In support of the application, the applicant must supply detailed financial information for themselves and their spouse. For single income reporting, a short form Application Form AO240 may be appropriate.
  • Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (long form), United States District Court Form AO 239 (rev 1/1/15).
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Last Updated: 06-April-2025
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Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs-Short Form | USA

If you are unable to pay the costs of a District Court proceeding you can apply for relief with this short form Application to Proceed, Form AO 240.

  • The applicant must provide financial information for the court to make its determination on whether to grant relief.
  • The short form application records income and expenses for one person and does not provide a method for reporting spousal income or expenses. In such cases, the long form AO 239 should be used.
  • Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (short form), US District Court Form AO 240 (rev 07/10).
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