McLennan County, TX · McLennan County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs
This court form lets a person filing a lawsuit explain their finances and request relief from court costs.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of McLennan County · McLennan County, McLennan County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- mclennan.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to tell the court that you cannot afford all court costs, can afford only some, or need to pay over time. It asks for personal details, income, benefits, property, expenses, and debts. Applicants receiving listed public benefits must attach proof; people with qualifying legal-aid representation must attach their provider’s certificate.
Who needs it
A person filing a lawsuit who cannot afford all court costs can use this form to explain their financial circumstances to the court.
How to submit it
File the completed form with the court; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number. The document does not provide a filing address, email, or portal.
About notarization
The form offers an Option 2 declaration under penalty of perjury; the signer signs that option, and the form lists no notarized attachment requirement.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide your personal information and details about benefits, income, dependents, property, expenses, and debts.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach proof of listed public benefits if applicable, and the legal-aid certificate if the legal-aid section applies.
- 4
File With the Court
File the completed form with the court; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- It is a court form for explaining your income, benefits, property, expenses, and debts when you say you cannot afford all court costs.
- Do I need a notary for the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- No. The form offers Option 2, a declaration under penalty of perjury, which the signer signs without a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs?
- File the completed form with the court. The clerk’s office fills in the cause number; the document does not list an address or online submission method.
- What should I attach to the form?
- Attach proof of any listed public benefits you receive. If the legal-aid section applies, attach the certificate from the legal-aid provider.