Virginia Application to Proceed In Form Paupers (IFP) — AO239(Fillable Form) is a form used by individuals who are unable to pay the costs of a court proceeding, such as filing fees, to have those fees waived. This form is used by individuals in the state of Virginia who are seeking to proceed in form paupers, which is a legal term meaning "in the manner of a pauper" and allows individuals to access the court system without having to pay the associated costs. The form includes information about the individual's current financial situation and is used by the court to determine whether that individual is eligible to have their fees waived. There are two types of Virginia Application to Proceed In Form Paupers (IFP) — AO239(Fillable Form): the Pro Se Application for IFP and the Pro Se Waiver of Fees Application. The Pro Se Application for IFP is used by individuals who are representing themselves in a court proceeding, while the Pro Se Waiver of Fees Application is used by individuals who are represented by an attorney but still unable to pay the required fees.