Wise County, TX · Wise County
Affidavit of Indigency (Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs)
This form lets a petitioner or respondent explain their financial situation to the court when stating they cannot afford court costs.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Wise County · Wise County, Wise County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.wise.tx.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this affidavit to tell the court you cannot afford court costs or, in an appeal from a justice court decision, furnish an appeal bond or pay a cash deposit. It asks about household members, income, public benefits, property, expenses, debts, and other financial circumstances. The form also describes supporting documents to attach when applicable.
Who needs it
A petitioner or respondent who cannot afford court costs may use this affidavit to provide financial information to the court.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Affidavit of Indigency PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested information about your household, income, property, expenses, debts, and financial circumstances.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach proof of public benefits if applicable, legal aid documentation if applicable, and any additional page of supporting facts.
- 4
Submit the Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Affidavit of Indigency used for?
- It provides the court with information about a person's finances when they say they cannot afford court costs or certain costs related to an appeal from a justice court decision.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks about dependents, public benefits, income, property, monthly expenses, debts, and people living in the residence. It also provides space to identify supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Affidavit of Indigency?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Affidavit of Indigency?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.