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Court fee waiver (family, civil and small claims court, Ontario)

You likely qualify if: In a family, civil or small claims case; Not acting for a business; Low household income or on benefits.

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What you get

If you cannot afford court fees in a family, civil or small claims case, you can ask for a fee waiver. If approved you get a certificate to show court staff, and you do not pay the fees it covers. It is free to apply.

Who qualifies:

In a family, civil or small claims case
Not acting for a business
Low household income or on benefits

What you need to apply:

The fee waiver form
Proof of household income

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How to reach them

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Where else they are

Their website is ontario.ca/page/have-your-court-fees-waived.

Good to know

For whomIndividuals in a family, civil or small claims court matter in Ontario who cannot afford the court fees.
CostFree
Their stepsPick the form: FW-A-3 if you think you meet the money rules, FW-A 4 if you do not. Fill it in and gather proof of your household income. File it with the court. Show the certificate to court staff if they ask you to pay a fee.

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