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The Court requires a civil cover sheet (available from the Clerk's Office) and a complaint that includes an original signature and your address. You must also either pay the filing fee or request the Court to allow you to file the case without paying the filing fee.

Motion and Affidavit in Support of Request to Proceed as a Poor Person: This form is used by a party when he/she cannot pay the court costs to make a request to the court to waive court costs and to inform the court of his/her income and expenses under oath. The judge will determine whether the fees will be waived.

You may file a motion to proceed as a poor person (in forma pauperis) and an affidavit of financial status with the District Court. The judge who heard your case will rule on whether or not you can proceed on appeal without paying the filing fee.

You need to show the court that you cannot afford to pay the court fees because you do not have a job or do not make much money, and have expenses and debts that you have to pay to support yourself and your family.

Internet access to civil and criminal court records is fee-based and can be found at ecf.mowd.uscourts.gov. Payment for copies is required at the time of the request. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of the copies. Copies are available in person during regular business hours.

In some cases the clerk of superior court or the court can allow you to file your case as an ?indigent,? meaning you will not be required to pay the costs in advance. If you are represented by certain legal services agencies, like Legal Aid of North Carolina, you will not be required to advance costs.