INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

The form discussed in this article is to file a motion to proceed without prepayment of costs in a Washington D.C. probate case. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult or deceased person whose estate is concerned.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 2: On the second blank line the position in which you are filing this form.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 3: On the next set of blank lines, explain the reason for your request.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 4: On the next blank line, type your name.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 5: On the next blank line, enter your telephone number.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 6: On the next blank line, provide your signature.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 7: On the next blank line, enter your street address. A P.O. box number is not acceptable.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your city, state and zip code.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 9: On the next set of blank lines, write the reasons why your motion should be granted by the court. Include court laws, rules and cases supporting your reasons, if any.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 10: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 11: The next form contains a certificate of service to be completed by anyone mailing copies of this notice to the parties of the case captioned above, persons granted permission to participate and persons who requested notice.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 12: The next page contains an order to be completed by the court regarding this motion.

Washington D.C. Motion To Proceed In Forma Pauperis Step 13: The last two pages contain an affidavit of support to be completed and filed with your motion.