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How to Apply for No Court Filing Fees in the BC Supreme Court (Civil)

AC Friends of Court

May 31, 2023

This step-by-step guide is for self-litigants who are asking the BC Supreme Court to order that they will not have to pay court fees. It includes a detailed instruction guide and fillable court forms (.docx/Word document format).


The guide contains the following:

  • Requirements for a Fee Waiver

  • Do You Qualify?

  • What Documents Do I Need to File My Fee Waiver?

  • Supporting Materials to Include

  • How to Make Your Application to the Court

  • Final Comments

  • Appendix 1 - Rule 20-5 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules

  • Appendix 2 - Fees Applicable to the Supreme Court

  • Appendix 3 - SAMPLE - Requisition (Form 17)

  • Appendix 4 - SAMPLE - Order to Waive Fees (Form 79)

  • Appendix 5 - SAMPLE - Affidavit in Support of Order to Waive Fees (Form 80)


Click below to view the package online:


Click below to download the guide (PDF):


Click below to download the fillable forms (.docx):


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