DIY Forms
New York City Civil Court
These free and easy-to-use computer programs ask you questions. The program then uses your answers to prepare a form for your case or to make an information sheet to help you at court.
Available DIY Form Programs
Adult Name Change Petition Program |
Child Name Change Petition Program |
Vacate Default Judgment in a Consumer Debt Case Program |
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About DIY Forms
Who Can Use These Programs?
You can use DIY Forms if:
- you're a court user and you don't have a lawyer;
- you're a legal services provider;
- you're a pro bono lawyer. Pro bono lawyers filing a DIY Form must submit thispro bono affirmation.
- you're from a low-bono (reduced fee) program recognized and authorized to use the DIY Form programs by the NYS Courts Access to Justice Program. You must submit this low-bono affirmation with the filing.
Commercial use is prohibited and no one may charge for using these programs. When you begin the program, you will be asked to accept these terms of use.
Computer Requirements
In order to use DIY Form programs, make sure you have the following:
- Attached printer
Help Using DIY Forms
See Frequently Asked Questions for help using DIY Form programs.
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