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Application for Waiver of Court Fees (Supreme Court)

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2026

This form is an application to ask the Supreme Court of Illinois to waive the fees, costs, and charges for a case. It asks the filer to provide personal and financial details to show they cannot afford to pay the court fees.

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This form is used when a person needs to file an appeal in the Supreme Court but cannot afford the required court fees. The filer must provide details about their income, expenses, and assets.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form can be completed by the person filing the appeal for themselves, or by a lawyer on behalf of a client.
What information is needed?
The form asks for basic case information, household details, public benefits received, and detailed financial information about income and expenses.
Is there a fee involved?
The form is used to ask the court to waive the fees, meaning the filer is asking not to pay them.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2026.

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