Louisiana Motion to Proceed In Form Paupers (IFP) is a legal request from a person who cannot afford to pay the filing fees associated with a lawsuit. Under Louisiana law, an IFP Motion allows a court to waive the filing fees normally required for a lawsuit. The two main types of Louisiana Motion to Proceed In Form Paupers are a Traditional IFP Motion and a Simplified IFP Motion. A Traditional IFP Motion requires a person to provide evidence of their financial resources and lack of available funds to pay the filing fees. This motion must be accompanied by an affidavit affirming the truthfulness of the financial information provided. A Simplified IFP Motion is available to those who qualify for certain public assistance programs or who are receiving Social Security Disability income, Supplemental Security Income, or Veterans Affairs Pension benefits. Those who qualify do not need to provide financial information, as the court presumes they are unable to pay the fees. If the Motion is approved, the court waives the filing fees associated with the lawsuit and allows the plaintiff to proceed without paying the fees.