The Maryland Request for Waiver of Prepayment of the Filing Fee is a form available to individuals who wish to apply to have the filing fee for court documents waived or reduced. The form must be completed and submitted to the court for consideration. There are two types of Maryland Request for Waiver of Prepayment of the Filing Fee: * Request for Waiver of Prepayment of Filing Fee for Indigence: This form is used by individuals who are unable to pay the filing fee due to their financial situation. * Request for Waiver of Prepayment of Filing Fee for Exigent Circumstances: This form is used by individuals who are unable to pay the filing fee due to extenuating circumstances such as illness or disability. The form requires applicants to provide information about their financial situation and the reason why they are unable to pay the filing fee. Additional documents may be required to support the request. The court may grant the waiver or reduction of the filing fee if the applicant can demonstrate a financial hardship.