South Carolina Motion and Affidavit to Proceed in Form Paupers is a legal process in which individuals who cannot afford to pay the costs associated with filing a lawsuit in court can ask for the court’s permission to proceed without paying the costs. This type of motion is also known as an formma pauperis” (IFP) motion. In South Carolina, a party who wishes to proceed in form paupers must file a motion with the court and an affidavit attesting to their inability to pay the costs of the lawsuit. The motion must include all relevant facts and reasons why the court should grant the motion. The affidavit must include detailed information about the party’s income, assets, debts, and other financial obligations. The court considers the motion and affidavit and then makes a decision on whether to grant the motion or not. There are two types of South Carolina Motion and Affidavit to Proceed in Form Paupers: the “certified” motion and the “unverified” motion. The certified motion requires the party to provide a copy of the motion and affidavit to the court and have it certified by the clerk of court. The unverified motion does not require the party to provide a copy of the motion and affidavit to the court. Both types of motions must be supported by the affidavit. Once the court grants the motion, the party is not required to pay the costs associated with the lawsuit. However, the court may still require the party to pay certain costs in the future.