Bills and payments

Requesting a fee exemption or reduction

Check the specific fee and any applicable exemption ground.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Low income or a benefit does not automatically waive every fee. Apply to the responsible body with the required evidence.

Who is this guide for?

People checking relief before payment.

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Conditions and exceptions

The detailed example is a court fee or deposit exemption for financial inability; licensing and other fees have separate rules.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Identify fee and ground

Check the service for exemptions, discounts or inability routes; electrician-fee exemptions are specifically defined.
What should you prepare?

Demand and eligibility evidence.

Please note

Do not select an exemption merely to skip payment.

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02

Prepare a court application if relevant

Use the required application and affidavit, supporting facts and the appropriate court and case.
What should you prepare?

Application, affidavit and evidence.

Please note

This differs from refunding a fee already paid.

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03

Authenticate the affidavit

Check current lawyer or court-registry authentication arrangements and any authentication cost.
What should you prepare?

Affidavit and ID.

Please note

Free application service does not necessarily mean free authentication.

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04

Use a permitted submission route

The service describes online submission for lawyers; others should check registered post or service desks. Fax is not permitted.
What should you prepare?

Completed form and annexes.

Please note

Not every Net Hamishpat action is open to every applicant.

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05

Read the decision

Keep the case/reference and check any required documents, payment and deadline in the judicial decision.
What should you prepare?

Submission and decision.

Please note

A pending request is not an approved exemption.

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Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Can inability to pay justify simply not paying?

Apply through the appropriate route and follow the decision and deadlines; hardship or an application is not automatic approval.

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