Somervell County, TX · Somervell County
Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
This court form is for people who cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond and need to provide financial information to the court.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Somervell County · Somervell County, Somervell County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- somervell.co
- Blank form
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What this form is
Use this form to tell the court that you cannot afford court costs or, when appealing a justice court decision, an appeal bond or cash deposit. It asks for information about your dependents, benefits, income, property, expenses, and debts. Choose either the declaration or affidavit option; the form says the affidavit option is for people who do not want to list their address.
Who needs it
People seeking to explain that they cannot afford court costs or an appeal bond complete and file this form with the court.
How to submit it
File the form with the court; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file it. The document does not provide an address, email, portal, or fee.
About notarization
You can sign the declaration without a notary; the alternative affidavit option must be completed before a notary if you choose it for privacy or safety.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested personal and financial information and select the applicable statement about your ability to pay.
- 3
Gather Attachments
If applicable, attach proof of public benefits, a legal aid certificate, or a page with additional supporting facts.
- 4
Choose a Signature Option
Complete either the declaration, which does not require a notary, or the affidavit option before a notary.
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File with the Court
File the completed form with the court; the clerk’s office fills in the cause number.
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 complete and sign the declaration without a notary. If you choose the affidavit option to avoid listing your address, the form says to complete it before a notary.
- How do I submit the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond?
- File it with the court. The clerk’s office fills in the cause number when you file the form.
- What information does this form ask for?
- It asks about your dependents, public benefits, monthly income, assets, expenses, debts, and ability to pay court costs or an appeal bond.