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Cerfa 16146 — Legal aid application
To ask for full or partial coverage of lawyer and court costs based on your means.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
Apply for legal aid for a case: identity, household income, subject of the dispute, chosen lawyer if any.
Documents to have ready
- The supporting documents listed in the form's instructions
- Valid identification
Where to send it
The application goes to the competent legal aid office, by mail or online as described on the official page.
Our tips
- Check the CERFA version number (the digit after the asterisk): only the current version is accepted.
- Keep a copy of the signed form and supporting documents.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.