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Fee Waiver (IFP)

If you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, you may be able to have these fees and costs waived. Under the law, the court can waive these fees and costs if certain conditions are met.

Rules & Laws

If you are representing yourself in a court case in Minnesota, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. Read Rights and Duties of Self-Represented Parties.

Laws & Rules on Fee Waivers

The following is a list of some of the laws and rules that relate to handling a court case without paying certain court fees and costs.

See Laws, Rules & Legal Research. You can get more help with your legal research at Law Libraries throughout Minnesota. County law libraries are open to the public, but hours will vary. You should talk with a lawyer to learn how the laws and rules may affect your case.

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Self-Help Centers

A Self-Help Center is a place where you can find helpful information, services and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer.

Self-Help Center Locations

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State Law Library

Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

(651) 297-7651

mn.gov/law-library