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California Judicial Council Form
Request to Waive Court Fees
The FW-001 allows you to ask the court to waive filing fees for your name change petition if you meet income eligibility requirements. This can save several hundred dollars in court costs.
The FW-001 allows you to ask the court to waive filing fees for your name change petition if you meet income eligibility requirements. This can save several hundred dollars in court costs.
FW-001 is submitted alongside your name change petition (NC-100, NC-110, and NC-130). If the court grants the fee waiver, you will not need to pay the filing fee. Fee waivers are available to those who qualify based on income or public benefits.
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If the court grants your fee waiver, the filing fee for your petition is waived. However, other costs such as certified copy fees may still apply. Check with the court clerk for a complete list.
Most courts process fee waiver requests within a few days. Some courts decide at the time of filing. If the waiver is denied, you will need to pay the fee before the court processes your petition.
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