Application To Proceed In District Court Without Prepaying Fees Or Costs {239}

Local Form 239 - APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN DISTRICT COURT WITHOUT PREPAYING FEES OR COSTS (Long Form). This form is used by non-prisoner litigants in the United States District Court to request permission to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP) without paying filing fees or court costs upfront. The applicant must submit a detailed affidavit under penalty of perjury disclosing household income, employment history, assets, debts, dependents, and monthly expenses for both the applicant and spouse, if applicable. This long-form version is required when more comprehensive financial information is needed for the court to evaluate eligibility under 28 U.S.C. § 1915. The form must be completed fully, with no blanks, and may include attachments for additional explanations. Approval is discretionary and applies to fees only, not the merits of the case. www.FormsWorkflow.com