The Maine Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) is a document that allows a person to file a civil case in a District Court without having to pay the court fees or costs associated with the filing. This form is designed to be used by individuals who do not have the financial resources to pay the fees. It must be completed, signed, and submitted to the court clerk in order to be considered for a waiver of court costs. The Maine Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) is also known as the court fee waiver form. It is available in two different versions, the long form and the short form. The long form requires more detailed information from the applicant, including financial information and a statement of the facts of the case. The short form is more streamlined and requires less information from the applicant. The Maine Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form) must be completed by a District Court Judge or court clerk in order for a fee waiver to be granted. If approved, the individual will not have to pay the court fees associated with the filing. The fee waiver may also be applied to other costs associated with the case, such as expert witness fees.