Michigan Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs is a form used by individuals who cannot afford to pay court filing fees and other costs associated with initiating a civil action in the state of Michigan. This form can be used in two different types of proceedings: (1) as a motion for leave to proceed in form paupers in a district court, or (2) as the application itself for proceedings in the Michigan Court of Claims. This form is available online from the Michigan Courts website and must be completed and submitted in order to be considered for a waiver of court costs. The application must include information such as the name of the applicant, the type of action being taken, the amount of money requested, and a statement of the applicant’s financial resources. The Michigan Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs may be used in conjunction with other forms depending on the type of proceedings being initiated.