A Pennsylvania Petition to Proceed in Form Paupers (IFP) is a legal document used to request permission from the court to waive the filing fees associated with a lawsuit. The petitioner must demonstrate financial hardship in order to be approved. The petition must be signed and sworn under oath, and should include information about the petitioner's income, assets, and other financial information. If the petition is granted, the petitioner will not have to pay the filing fees. There are three different types of Pennsylvania Petition to Proceed in Form Paupers (IFP), depending on the type of case. The three types are: 1. Pennsylvania Petition to Proceed in Form Paupers (IFP) for Civil Cases: This petition is used in civil cases where the petitioner is not represented by a lawyer. 2. Pennsylvania Petition to Proceed in Form Paupers (IFP) for Criminal Cases: This petition is used in criminal cases where the petitioner is not represented by a lawyer. 3. Pennsylvania Petition to Proceed in Form Paupers (IFP) for Appeals: This petition is used in appeals, where the petitioner is not represented by a lawyer, and they are asking the court to waive the filing fees associated with the appeal.