You file a motion by drafting it, signing it and taking it to the Court Clerk to file – there is normally no cost involved (sort of depends on where you live & what you are filing). If you are filing something to start a lawsuit, that’s a Complaint & you will usually have to pay some fee. A “motion” is usually a request to the court to take some certain action in a case already pending. Just write it up, sign it and file it with the clerk. I’d suggest checking with the court you intend to file with to see if there is a ‘pro se’ (representing yourself) help desk of sorts. The rules of procedure can usually be found on-line also.

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