The Minnesota Affidavit For Proceeding In Form Paupers (Inmate) is a form used by inmates in the state of Minnesota to seek permission to file a lawsuit or petition without having to pay the court costs and filing fees. It is also known as an In Form Paupers (IFP) or "in poverty" affidavit. The form is used to certify that the inmate is indigent, without the financial means to pay the court costs and filing fees and, therefore, must be allowed to file the lawsuit or petition without paying the associated fees. The two types of Minnesota Affidavit For Proceeding In Form Paupers (Inmate) are the original IFP affidavit and the amended IFP affidavit. The original IFP affidavit is used to certify the inmate's indigence and is signed by the inmate and an individual or entity with knowledge of the inmate's current financial status. The amended IFP affidavit is used to certify any changes in the inmate's financial status since the original affidavit was signed. It must be signed by the inmate and by the individual or entity with knowledge of the inmate's current financial status.