El Paso County, TX · El Paso County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This bilingual form lets a person ask a Texas court to waive court costs or an appeal bond by providing information about their finances.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of El Paso County · El Paso County, El Paso County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- epcountytx.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
A person filing a court case can use this form to state that they cannot afford court costs; it also covers inability to pay an appeal bond or cash deposit when appealing a justice court decision. The form asks about dependents, benefits, income, assets, expenses, and debts. It offers a declaration option or an alternative affidavit option for people who do not want to list their address.
Who needs it
A person seeking to avoid court costs, or appealing a justice court decision without being able to afford an appeal bond or cash deposit, may use this form.
How to submit it
File the completed form with the court; the Clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it. The form identifies district, county, county court at law, justice, and probate courts.
About notarization
The Declaration option is signed and dated without a notary; the alternative Affidavit option is sworn before a notary, as shown in its notary section.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the bilingual Statement of Inability form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested information about your case and financial situation.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, a legal aid certificate if applicable, and any additional supporting facts you want the court to consider.
- 4
Choose a Signing Option
Complete either the Declaration or the Affidavit option. The form says the Affidavit option is for people who do not want to list their address.
- 5
File With the Court
File the completed form with the court; the Clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond?
- No. You can choose the Declaration option and sign without a notary. The alternative Affidavit option is sworn before a notary, as shown on the form.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond?
- File the completed form with the court. The Clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, public benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and ability to pay court costs or an appeal bond.