Get a Name Change Fee Waiver: State-by-State Resources

Changing your legal name can be a meaningful step in your transition, but it can also be a costly one. Depending on where you live, filing fees can range from $100 to $450 or more—and that’s not including the cost of certified copies or additional documentation.

Here, we’ve compiled a list of fee waiver resources for nearly every U.S. state. These forms and resources can help you request a waiver or reduction in court fees, reducing the financial burden of the process.

A few things to keep in mind:

• This guide was created by our team to help you navigate available resources, but we’re not legal professionals. These forms can sometimes be a bit confusing to complete, so for the most accurate and up-to-date information—or if you need help understanding or filling them out—we recommend reaching out to a lawyer or contacting your county’s district clerk’s office for assistance.
• Links to resources or forms provided here might break or change over time.
• Requirements and processes can vary by state or county, so be sure to confirm what steps you need to take.
  
  

Name change fee waivers by state

• Alabama: Fee Waiver Form
• Alaska: Form TF-920, Additional Resources
• Arizona: Fee Waiver and Deferral Forms
• Arkansas: Self-Representation Fee Waiver Guide
• California: Fee Waiver Application FW-001
• Colorado: Form JDF 205
• Connecticut: Form FM-075
• Delaware: Fee Waiver Application
• District of Columbia: Fee Waiver Form, Application Process Information
• Florida: Indigent Fee Waiver Application
• Georgia: Filing Fee Waiver Request Form
• Hawaii: Fee Waiver Form 1DC13
• Idaho: Fee Waiver Form, Additional Resources
• Illinois: Fee Waiver Form
• Indiana: Fee Waiver Form
• Iowa: Fee Waiver Application
• Kansas: Fee Waiver Request Form
• Kentucky: Fee Waiver Form
• Louisiana: Fee Waiver Form
• Maine: Fee Waiver Application
• Maryland: Filing Fee Waivers
• Massachusetts: Indigency Waiver Application
• Michigan: Fee Waiver Form MC 20
• Minnesota: Fee Waiver Forms
• Mississippi: Right to Waiver of Filing Fees
• Missouri: Fee Waiver Application
• Montana: Fee Waiver Form
• Nebraska: Court Fees and Fee Waivers
• New Jersey: Fee Waiver Forms
• New Mexico: Fee Waiver Application
• New York: Fee Waiver Application
• North Carolina: Request for Relief from Fees Form
• North Dakota: Fee Waiver Resources
• Ohio: Civil Fee Waiver Application
• Oklahoma: Pauper’s Affidavit Form
• Oregon: Fee Waiver Forms
• Pennsylvania: Fee Waiver Application
• Rhode Island: Filing Fee Waiver Form
• South Carolina: Fee Waiver and Affidavit Form
• South Dakota: Fee Waiver Application
• Texas: Fee Waiver Form, Additional Resources, Fee Waiver Information
• Utah: Fee Waiver Resources
• Vermont: Fee Waiver Application
• Virginia: Fee Waiver Form DC-40A
• Washington: Fee Waiver Forms
• West Virginia: Fee Waiver Forms
• Wisconsin: Fee Waiver Form CV-410A
• Wyoming: Affidavit of Indigency Form
  
  

Need more help?

We know that the cost of changing your name can feel overwhelming, even with fee waivers. If you’re still in need of financial assistance, consider applying to Point of Pride’s Thrive Fund, which helps cover fees and other types of gender-affirming expenses.