Gardena, CA · Los Angeles County
Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver
This application lets a person cited for a violation request a waiver of the advance deposit for a hearing by providing income and hardship information.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the City to waive the advance deposit for a hearing request related to an administrative citation. The form says the request must be filed with the Clerk’s Office within 10 days of the citation date. It asks for citation and contact details, the reason for the request, income sources and amounts, and supporting documents verifying income and financial hardship.
Who needs it
A person seeking a waiver of the advance deposit for a hearing request should complete this application and provide information verifying income and financial hardship.
How to submit it
File the request with the Clerk’s Office within 10 days of the citation date; the form lists [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares the statements and attachments true under penalty and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter your citation and contact details, explain the reason for your request, and list your income sources and amounts.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include copies of documents verifying your income sources and financial hardship.
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File With The Clerk’s Office
File the request with the Clerk’s Office within 10 days of the citation date.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver?
- A person requesting a waiver of the advance deposit for a hearing request can use this application to provide citation, income, and financial hardship information.
- What supporting documents should I provide?
- Include copies of documents verifying your income sources and financial hardship. The form gives Social Security, general assistance, TANF, and a current paycheck as examples.
- How do I submit the Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver?
- File the request with the Clerk’s Office within 10 days of the citation date. The form lists [email protected].
- Do I need a notary for the Advance Deposit Hardship Waiver?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares the statements and attachments true under penalty.
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