Stoughton, WI · Dane County
Affidavit of Poverty
This sworn affidavit lets a defendant in a Stoughton Municipal Court action, proceeding, or appeal explain financial hardship and request a waiver of fines owed to the City of Stoughton.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The affidavit asks defendants to provide information about public assistance, income, assets, household members, debts, and unusual expenses, depending on which section applies. Use it when requesting a waiver of fines owed to the City of Stoughton in a municipal court action, proceeding, or appeal; the form does not describe how or when the court decides the request.
Who needs it
A defendant who cannot pay fines owed to the City of Stoughton because of poverty and wants to request a waiver should complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the defendant must swear to the affidavit and sign before a notary public or court official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Poverty from the City of Stoughton form page.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Section
Fill in Section 1 if you receive a listed assistance program; otherwise, complete Section 2 with your financial and household information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and confirm the court accepts it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization, swear to the affidavit, and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit to Municipal Court
Ask Stoughton Municipal Court how to submit the completed affidavit and follow its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stoughton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Affidavit of Poverty?
- Complete Section 1 if you receive a listed assistance program; otherwise, complete Section 2. Sign the affidavit before a notary public or court official, then check with the court about submitting it.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it is subscribed and sworn to before a notary public or court official, so wait to sign until you are before one.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Wisconsin authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Wis. Stat. §140.145. Ask the court whether it accepts an affidavit notarized remotely by a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies Stoughton Municipal Court but does not give submission instructions. Contact the court for its filing process; confirm with the city or village if unsure.