FAQsWhat if I cannot afford to pay a court fee?
You may qualify for a reduction or waiver of court fees if your income is at or below
125% of the Federal poverty level, if you receive public assistance,
OR if you can show that you do not have enough money to pay the filing fee. The judge can waive all or part of the court fees in a case, and the waiver only applies to costs specifically stated in the order.
NOTE: Getting a fee waiver does not mean you will never have to pay any costs or a judgment in the case.
An order reducing or waiving court fees is also known as an
Order Granting In Forma Pauperis Application (IFP).
For more information, see the
Fee Waiver section in our Help Topics.
How do I pay the court fee?
Court fees can be paid by money order, cash, or check. Check with local
court administration to see if credit or debit cards are accepted at the courthouse in your county.
Make checks payable to
District Court Administrator.
What are law library fees?
Law Library fees are set by each county for the support of the county law libraries.
Minn. Stat. § 134A.02.