Do I need a notary for the fee waiver supplemental form?

No. This form is signed without a notary. The applicant signs it, and the form does not identify any supporting attachment as sworn or notarized.

How do I submit the fee waiver supplemental form?

File it with the Circuit Clerk’s Office. The document does not give an address or alternate submission method, so check the county website for current contact details.

What documents should I attach to support my application?

The form lists current eligibility documents for certain benefit programs, or income records such as a year-to-date paystub, last year’s W-2 or 1099s, and last year’s tax return.

How will I learn the judge’s decision?

The Circuit Clerk’s Office says it will contact you by phone 1–4 business days from the filing date. A voicemail message counts as proper notification according to the form.

Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County

No notary required

Supplemental Form (Application for Waiver of Fees)

This supplemental application supports a request to waive court fees due to financial hardship and is completed by the person seeking the waiver.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: circuitclerk.wincoil.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this supplemental form when requesting a waiver of court fees due to financial hardship in a Winnebago County circuit court case. It asks for the applicant’s name and phone numbers, case information, and supporting proof of benefits or household income. The form lists documents to provide and explains what happens after the judge decides whether to grant the waiver.

Who needs it

A person requesting a court fee waiver due to financial hardship should complete this supplemental form and provide supporting eligibility or income documents.

How to submit it

File the application with the Circuit Clerk’s Office. The form says the office will contact you by phone with the judge’s decision, but does not provide a filing address or other submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the form, and no attachment is identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Supplemental Form (Application for Waiver of Fees) for your Winnebago County circuit court case.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the case information and the applicant’s name and phone numbers, then sign the form.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach current benefit eligibility proof or the income records listed on the form, as applicable.
4
File With the Circuit Clerk
File the application and supporting documents with the Circuit Clerk’s Office; the form does not state an address or submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the fee waiver supplemental form?: No. This form is signed without a notary. The applicant signs it, and the form does not identify any supporting attachment as sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the fee waiver supplemental form?: File it with the Circuit Clerk’s Office. The document does not give an address or alternate submission method, so check the county website for current contact details.
What documents should I attach to support my application?: The form lists current eligibility documents for certain benefit programs, or income records such as a year-to-date paystub, last year’s W-2 or 1099s, and last year’s tax return.
How will I learn the judge’s decision?: The Circuit Clerk’s Office says it will contact you by phone 1–4 business days from the filing date. A voicemail message counts as proper notification according to the form.

Need something notarized?

This Supplemental Form (Application for Waiver of Fees) doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.