Updated 12/1/2020

In General

A bankruptcy petition must be accompanied by a list of the names and addresses of all creditors and other parties who are or will be included on bankruptcy schedules D, E/F, G, and H. If some of the names and addresses of creditors are not known at the time the petition is filed, an amended creditor list may be filed later, but there will be a $34 filing fee charged and the debtor will be responsible for mailing bankruptcy notices to the additional creditors.

Format of Names and Addresses

Follow these guidelines when creating the creditor list:

• Do not include the debtor and the debtor’s attorney, U.S. Trustee, or case number.
• List blocks of names and addresses in a single column down the left margin.
• Separate each name and address block with at least one blank line.
• Each name and address block may not exceed 5 lines total.
• Each line must not exceed 40 characters, including spaces.
• Each line must begin with a letter, digit, or one of these characters: #, %, &, or @.
• Any “Attention” or “c/o” information should be placed on the second line.
• The last line must contain the City, State (2‐letter abbreviation), and ZIP Code.
• But for foreign addresses, list the country name (in English) by itself on the last line.
• Do not include account numbers.
• If the following entities require notice, use the addresses below:

Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7346 Philadelphia, PA 19101‐7346

Department of Taxation State of Hawaii Attn: Bankruptcy Unit P.O. Box 259 Honolulu, HI 96809‐0259

Click here to view a sample creditor list.

Save Creditor List as .txt File

• Click Save As.
• Click the drop down box arrow and select file type of Plain Text (*.txt).
• Enter the file name in File Name: "your file name".txt.
• Click Save.
• You can also type your matrix using Notepad or Wordpad which automatically saves the document to .txt format.

Verification

The creditor list must be accompanied by the debtor’s verification that all entities included on bankruptcy schedules D, E/F, G, and H have been included in the creditor list. Use a form that substantially conforms to the local form (Debtor's Verification of Creditor List).

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

• Review Ch 7 Filing Requirements
• Fee: $338.00 - Debtors who are individuals may request that the fee be paid in installments (Official Form 103A) or waived (Official Form 103B) by filing the appropriate signed application

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Voluntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 7.
• Joint Petition - Defaults to n.  Change to y if this is a joint filing.
• Deficiencies - Defaults to n.  Change to y if missing schedules, statements or other required documents, including credit counseling certificate (for individuals) or document authorizing the filing of the bankruptcy (for corporations, LLCs and partnerships).
• When done, click Next to continue.

Search for a Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's SSN or Tax ID.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same SSN/Tax ID display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Debtor Information Screen

Enter all debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Enter, if any.
• SSN / ITIN - If individual, enter SSN or ITIN. 
• Tax ID / EIN - If business, enter Tax ID in format of XX-XXXXXXX.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's mailing city, state and zip.
• County - Select current county of residence (or principal place of business). Be sure to select the correct county as this determines the location of the Section 341 meeting of creditors.
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.
• If a joint filing, the Search for a joint debtor screen displays.
  • Repeat to add joint debtor. 
  • Copy previous party's address is checked by default.  Uncheck if address differs and add joint debtor's address.
  • Click Submit to continue.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Prior filing within last 8 years – Select no or yes.
• Fee status -  Select one of the following:
  • Installment when filing an Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
  • Paid when paying the fee in full.
  • fee not paid is reserved for court use only.
  • IFP filing fee waived when filing an Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived.
• Nature of debt - Select business, consumer or other.
• Asset notice - Select No (Chapter 7 cases are always opened as no asset).
• Estimated number of creditors - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated assets - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated liabilities - Select appropriate option.
• Type of debtor - Select Individual, Corporation, Partnership or Other.
• For business debtors, select appropriate Nature of business.
• When done, click Next to continue.

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Screen

• This screen displays for individual debtors with consumer debts.
• Enter values from corresponding schedules.
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Data Collection Screen

• This screen displays for individual debtors with consumer debts.
• Enter values from corresponding schedules and forms 122A-1 (Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income), 122A-1 Supp (Statement of Exemption from Presumption of Abuse) or 122A-2 (Chapter 7 Means Test Calculation).
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Deficiencies Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.
• Check the items NOT included in this filing.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of petition, schedules and statements.  For individual debtors, do NOT include credit counseling certificates. File them separately.  
• Click Next to continue.

Incomplete Filings Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.  
• The due date defaults to 14 days from date of filing.
• Click Next to continue.

Presumption of Abuse Screen

• This screen displays for individuals with primarily consumer debts.
• Select either no or yes to the prompt Does the Presumption of Abuse Arise?  
• Click Next.

Filing Fee Screen

• This screen does NOT display if you selected IFP filing fee waived.
• If paying in full, leave the default amount of $338.
• If paying in installments, do NOT make a payment now.  Change the amount to $0.0.  Payment due in full 14 days after case filed.
• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry.
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.
• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.  

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Upload creditors.
• Assign judge/trustee.
• For individual debtors, file Certificate of Credit Counseling (or if on Official Form 101, Part 5, the fourth box is checked, separately file Motion for Exemption from Credit Counseling).
• For corporations and artificial entities, file Corporate Resolution or Statement Regarding Authority to File Petition.
• File Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor, if not included with petition.  
• If paying in installments, file Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
• If applying for fee waiver, file Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived.
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

Fee: $1738.00 - Debtors who are individuals may request that the fee be paid in installments (Official Form 103A). Payment is due in full 14 days after the case is filed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Voluntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 11.
• Joint Petition - Defaults to n.  Change to y if this is a joint filing.
• Deficiencies - Defaults to n.  Change to y if missing schedules, statements or other required documents, including credit counseling certificate (for individuals) or document authorizing the filing of the bankruptcy (for corporations, LLCs and partnerships).
• When done, click Next to continue.

Search for a Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's SSN or Tax ID.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same SSN/Tax ID display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Debtor Information Screen

Enter all debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Enter, if any.
• SSN / ITIN - If individual, enter SSN or ITIN. 
• Tax ID / EIN - If business, enter Tax ID in format of XX-XXXXXXX.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's mailing city, state and zip.
• County - Select current county of residence (or principal place of business). Be sure to select the correct county as this determines the location of the meeting of creditors.
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.
• If a joint filing, the Search for a joint debtor screen displays.
  • Repeat to add joint debtor. 
  • Copy previous party's address is checked by default.  Uncheck if address differs and add joint debtor's address.
  • Click Submit to continue.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Prior filing within last 8 years – Select no or yes.
• Fee status -  Select one of the following:
  • Installment when filing an Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
  • Paid when paying the fee in full.
  • fee not paid is reserved for court use only.
• Nature of debt - Select business, consumer or other.
• Asset notice - Select Yes 
• Estimated number of creditors - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated assets - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated liabilities - Select appropriate option.
• Small business - A small business debtor is defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D). Select Yes or No.  
• Subchapter - If appropriate, check the box to indicate that you are electing to proceed under subchapter V of chapter 11.
• Chapter 11 Non-individual - Select appropriate option.
• Type of debtor - Select Individual, Corporation, Partnership or Other.
• For debtors with business debts, select appropriate Nature of business.
• Special categories - Select if appropriate.
• NAICS (north American Industry Classification System) - Enter 4-digit code that best describes debtor.  Click here for more NAIS info..
• Click Next to continue.

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Screen

• Enter values from corresponding schedules.
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Deficiencies Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.
• Check the items NOT included in this filing.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of petition, schedules and statements.  For individual debtors, do NOT include credit counseling certificates. File them separately.  
• Click Next to continue.

Incomplete Filings Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.  
• The due date defaults to 14 days from date of filing.
• Click Next to continue.

Filing Fee Screen

• If paying in full, leave the default amount of $1738.
• If paying in installments, do NOT make a payment now.  Change the amount to $0.0. 
• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry.
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.
• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.  

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Upload creditors.
• Assign judge/trustee.
• For individual debtors, file Certificate of Credit Counseling (or if on Official Form B 101, Part 5, the fourth box is checked, separately file Motion for Exemption from Credit Counseling).
• For corporations and artificial entities, file Corporate Resolution or Statement Regarding Authority to File Petition.  
• If paying in installments, file Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

• Debtor must append to the voluntary petition its most recent balance sheet, statement of operations, cash−flow statement, and Federal income tax return, or a statement made under penalty of perjury that these documents have not been prepared or filed.
• Provisions of the Small Business Reorganization Act ("SBRA"), effective February 19, 2020, created a subchapter V under chapter 11.
• Fee: $1738.00

References

• 11 USC §§ 101(51D), 1116(1)
• Order Adopting SBRA Interim Rules Effective February 19, 2020

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Voluntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 11.
• Joint Petition - Select n. 
• Deficiencies - Defaults to n.  Change to y if missing schedules, statements or other required documents or document authorizing the filing of the bankruptcy (for corporations, LLCs and partnerships).
• When done, click Next to continue.

Search for a Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's Business Name.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same business name display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Debtor Information Screen

Enter all debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• SSN / ITIN - Leave blank
• Tax ID / EIN - Enter Tax ID in format of XX-XXXXXXX.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's mailing city, state and zip.
• County - Select current county of principal place of business. 
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Prior filing within last 8 years – Select no or yes.
• Fee status -  Select Paid.
• Nature of debt - Select appropriate option.
• Asset notice - Select Yes 
• Estimated number of creditors - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated assets - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated liabilities - Select appropriate option.
• Small business - A small business debtor is defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D). Select Yes or No.  
• Subchapter - Check the box to indicate that you are electing to proceed under subchapter V of chapter 11.
• Chapter 11 Non-individual - Select if appropriate.
• Type of debtor - Select appropriate option.
• Nature of business - Select appropriate option.
• Special categories - Select if appropriate.
• NAICS (north American Industry Classification System) - Enter 4-digit code that best describes debtor.  Click here for more NAIS info..
• Click Next to continue.

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Screen

• Enter values from corresponding schedules.
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Plan Due Date Screen

• This screen displays the Subchapter V Plan due date.
• Click Next to continue.

Deficiencies Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.
• Check the items NOT included in this filing.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of petition, schedules and statements.  
• Click Next to continue.

Incomplete Filings Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.  
• The due date defaults to 14 days from date of filing.
• Click Next to continue.

Filing Fee Screen

• If paying in full, leave the default amount of $1738.
• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry. 
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.
• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.  

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Upload creditors.
• Assign judge/trustee.
• If not included with petition, file Corporate Resolution or Statement Regarding Authority to File Petition.  
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

• Fee: $278.00 - Debtors who are individuals may request that the fee be paid in installments (Official Form 103A) by filing the appropriate signed application. Payment is due in full 14 days after the case is filed.
• Chapter 12 plan must be filed 90 days after the date of case filing.
• Confirmation hearing of the plan must be concluded within 45 days after filing of the plan.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Voluntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 12.
• Joint Petition - Defaults to n.  Change to y if this is a joint filing.
• Deficiencies - Defaults to n. Change to y if missing schedules, statements or other required documents, including credit counseling certificate (for individuals) or document authorizing the filing of the bankruptcy (for corporations, LLCs and partnerships)
• When done, click Next to continue.

Search for a Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's SSN or Tax ID.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same SSN/Tax ID display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Debtor Information Screen

Enter all debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Enter, if any.
• SSN / ITIN - If individual, enter SSN or ITIN. 
• Tax ID / EIN - If business, enter Tax ID in format of XX-XXXXXXX.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's mailing city, state and zip.
• County - Select current county of residence or principal place of business. 
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.
• If a joint filing, the Search for a joint debtor screen displays.
  • Repeat to add joint debtor. 
  • Copy previous party's address is checked by default.  Uncheck if address differs and add joint debtor's address.
  • Click Submit to continue.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Prior filing within last 8 years – Select no or yes.
• Fee status -  Select one of the following:
  • Installment when filing an Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
  • Paid when paying the fee in full.
  • fee not paid is reserved for court use only.
• Nature of debt - business
• Asset notice - Select Yes.
• Estimated number of creditors - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated assets - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated liabilities - Select appropriate option.
• Type of debtor - Select  appropriate option.
• Nature of business - Select  appropriate option.
• When done, click Next to continue.

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Screen

• Enter values from corresponding schedules and statement.
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Deficiencies Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.
• Check the items NOT included in this filing.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of petition, schedules and statements.  For individual debtors, do NOT include the credit counseling certificate(s). File them separately.  
• Click Next to continue.

Incomplete Filings Screen

• If deficiencies were noted on the first screen, the due date displays.
• Click Next to continue.

Government Claims Deadline Screen

• Government proofs of claim due date displays.
• Click Next to continue.

Filing Fee Screen

• If paying in full, leave the default amount of $278.
• If paying in installments, do NOT make a payment now.  Change the amount to $0.0. 
• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry.
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.

Summary of Current Charges

• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Upload creditors.
• Assign judge/trustee.
• For individual debtors, file Certificate of Credit Counseling (or if on Official Form B 101, Part 5, the fourth box is checked, separately file Motion for Exemption from Credit Counseling).
• File Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor, if not included with petition.  
• If paying in installments, file Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

• Review Ch 13 Filing Requirements
• Fee: $313.00 - Debtors who are individuals may request that the fee be paid in installments (Official Form 103A) by filing the appropriate signed application. Payment is due in full 14 days after the case is filed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Voluntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 13.
• Joint Petition - Defaults to n.  Change to y if this is a joint filing.
• Deficiencies - Defaults to n.  Change to y if missing schedules, statements or other required documents, including credit counseling certificate and chapter 13 plan.
• When done, click Next to continue.

Search for a Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's SSN.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same SSN display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Debtor Information Screen

Enter all debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Enter, if any.
• SSN / ITIN - If individual, enter SSN or ITIN. 
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's mailing city, state and zip.
• County - Select current county of residence. Be sure to select the correct county as this determines the location of the Section 341 meeting of creditors.
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.
• If a joint filing, the Search for a joint debtor screen displays.
  • Repeat to add joint debtor. 
  • Copy previous party's address is checked by default.  Uncheck if address differs and add joint debtor's address.
  • Click Submit to continue.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Prior filing within last 8 years – Select no or yes.
• Fee status -  Select one of the following:
  • Installment when filing an Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
  • Paid when paying the fee in full.
  • fee not paid is reserved for court use only.
• Nature of debt - Select business, consumer or other.
• Asset notice - Select No (Chapter 7 cases are always opened as no asset).
• Estimated number of creditors - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated assets - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated liabilities - Select appropriate option.
• Type of debtor - Select Individual.
• When done, click Next to continue.

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Screen

• This screen displays for individual debtors with consumer debts.
• Enter values from corresponding schedules and statement.
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Data Collection Screen

• This screen displays for individual debtors with consumer debts.
• Enter values from corresponding schedules.
• When done, click Next to continue.
• If data is not available, click Next to bypass this screen.

Deficiencies Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.
• Check the items NOT included in this filing.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of petition, schedules and statements.  Do NOT include the chapter 13 plan and credit counseling certificate(s). File them separately.  
• Click Next to continue.

Incomplete Filings and Claims Deadline Screen

• If deficiencies were noted on the first screen, the due date displays.
• Government proofs of claim due date displays.
• Click Next to continue.

Filing Fee Screen

• If paying in full, leave the default amount of $313.
• If paying in installments, do NOT make a payment now.  Change the amount to $0.0. 
• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry.
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.

Summary of Current Charges

• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Upload creditors.
• Assign judge/trustee.
• File Chapter 13 Plan.
• File Certificate of Credit Counseling (or if on Official Form B 101, Part 5, the fourth box is checked, separately file Motion for Exemption from Credit Counseling).
• File Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor, if not included with petition.  
• If paying in installments, file Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

• The purpose of Chapter 15 is to provide effective mechanisms for dealing with insolvency cases involving debtors, assets, claimants, and other parties of interest involving more than one country. Generally, a chapter 15 case is ancillary to a primary proceeding brought in another country, typically the debtor's home country.  Under chapter 15, a U.S. court may authorize a trustee or other entity to act in a foreign country on behalf of a U.S. bankruptcy estate.  An ancillary case is commenced by a "foreign representative" filing a petition for recognition of a "foreign proceeding." 
• After notice and a hearing, the court is authorized to issue an order recognizing the foreign proceeding as either a "foreign main proceeding" (a proceeding pending in a country where the debtor's center of main interests are located) or a "foreign non-main proceeding" (a proceeding pending in a country where the debtor has an establishment, but not its center of main interests).
• Use Official Form 401 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of Foreign Proceeding
• The petition must be accompanied by documents showing the existence of the foreign proceeding and the appointment and authority of the foreign representative.
• Fee: $1738.00

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Voluntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 15.
• Joint Petition - Defaults to n.  Change to y if this is a joint filing.
• Deficiencies - Defaults to n.  Change to y if missing documents.
• Main/Nonmain - Select one: 
  • Foreign main proceeding
  • Foreign nonmain proceeding
  • Foreign main proceeding, or in the alternative, foreign nonmain proceeding.
• When done, click Next to continue.

Search for a Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's SSN or Tax ID.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same SSN/Tax ID display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Debtor Information Screen

Enter all debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Enter, if any.
• SSN / ITIN - If individual, enter SSN or ITIN. 
• Tax ID / EIN - If business, enter Tax ID in format of XX-XXXXXXX.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's current mailing address. 
• County - Select OUTSIDE U.S. (99999).
• Country - Enter country name in all capitals.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.
• If a joint filing, the Search for a joint debtor screen displays.
  • Repeat to add joint debtor. 
  • Copy previous party's address is checked by default.  Uncheck if address differs and add joint debtor's address.
  • Click Submit to continue.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Fee status -  Paid.
• Type of debtor - Select Individual, Corporation, Partnership or Other.

Deficiencies Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.
• Check the items NOT included in this filing.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of petition and other required documents.
• Click Next to continue.

Incomplete Filings Screen

• This screen displays if deficiencies were noted on the first screen.  
• The due date defaults to 14 days from date of filing.
• Click Next to continue.

Filing Fee Screen

• If paying in full, leave the default amount of $1738.
• If paying in installments, do NOT make a payment now.  Change the amount to $0.0. 
• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry.
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.
• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.  

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Assign judge/trustee.
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

A bankruptcy petition must be accompanied by a list of the names and addresses of all creditors and other parties who are or will be included on bankruptcy schedules D, E/F, G, and H. If there are a few creditors, you may enter the creditors individually. Otherwise, you should upload a .txt file with the names and addresses. For additional guidance on creating the creditor list and saving it as a .txt file, refer to Create a Creditor List.  

Step-by-Step:  Upload Creditors Using .txt File

• Select Bankruptcy > Creditor Maintenance.
• Select Upload list of creditors file.
• Enter the Case Number.
• The Load Creditor Information screen displays.
  • Click Browse and attach .txt file.
  • Click Next.
• The Total Creditors Entered screen displays.
  • Verify number of creditors.
  • If correct, click Submit.
  • If incorrect, click the browser Back button to return to the Load Creditor Information screen.  
• The Creditors Receipt screen confirms the total number of creditors uploaded to the case.

Step-by-Step: Uploading Creditors INDIVIDUALLY

• Select Bankruptcy > Creditor Maintenance.
• Select Enter individual creditors.
• Enter the Case Number.
• The Creditor Information screen displays.
  • Enter the creditors being added to the case. Separate creditors with a blank line.
  • Accept defaults for Creditor type (Creditor) and Creditor committee (No).
  • Click Next when done.
• The Total Creditors Entered screen displays.
  • Verify number of creditors.
  • If correct, click Submit.
  • If incorrect, click the browser Back button to return to the Creditor Information screen. 
• The Creditors Receipt screen confirms the total number of creditors uploaded to the case.

Next Step

For a new case, click Return To Creditor Maintenance Menu and proceed with Assign a Judge/Trustee.

 

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

After opening a case and uploading the creditor list, run the Judge/Trustee Assignment program which automatically assigns a judge, trustee and 341 meeting date. If you would like to increase the possibility of having the same meeting date assigned to multiple cases, run the Judge/Trustee Assignment program after you have opened and uploaded the creditor lists for all cases.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Select Bankruptcy > Judge/Trustee Assignment.
• The 341 Judge and Trustee screen displays the case assignments.

IMPORTANT!  In a chapter 11 case, the program only assigns a judge.  The Office of the United States Trustee is responsible for setting the meeting of creditors.

Next Steps

• For individual debtors, file Certificate of Credit Counseling (or if on Official Form 101, Part 5, the fourth box is checked, separately file Motion for Exemption from Credit Counseling).
• For corporations and artificial entities, file Corporate Resolution or Statement Regarding Authority to File Petition.
• File Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor, if not included with petition.  
• If paying in installments, file Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments.
• If applying for fee waiver, file Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived.
• Mail the originally signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form to the Clerk's Office.  This is due within 7 days of case opening.

 

Updated 8/15/2022

Overview

• An involuntary chapter 7 or 11 case may be commenced under certain circumstances by a petition filed by creditors holding claims against the debtor.
• Fee: Chapter 7 $338.00 / Chapter 11 $1738.00
• Involuntary Petition Against An Individual (Official Form 105)
• Involuntary Petition Against a Non-Individual (Official Form 205)

References

11 U.S.C. §303
FRBP 1007, 1010, 1011, 1013, 7004

Step-by-Step Instructions

Case Opening Screen

• Select Bankruptcy.
• Select Open Involuntary BK Case.
• Chapter - Select 7 or 11.
• Joint Petition - n.
• Click Next to continue.

Search for Alleged Debtor Screen

• Search for an existing debtor record by entering debtor's SSN or Tax ID.  Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same SSN/Tax ID display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Alleged Debtor Information Screen

Enter all alleged debtor information exactly as it appears on the petition.

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition. Do not use all caps.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Enter, if any.
• SSN / ITIN - If individual, enter SSN or ITIN. 
• Tax ID / EIN - If business, enter Tax ID in format of XX-XXXXXXX.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter debtor's mailing address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter debtor's mailing city, state and zip.
• County - Select current county of residence or principal place of business. 
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Phone, Fax and E-mail - Leave blank.
• Party Text - Leave blank.
• Alias - Add, if any. 
• Corporate parent/affiliate - Add, if any.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• When done, click Submit to continue.

Search for Petitioning Creditor Screen

• Search for an existing party record by entering the petitioning creditor's name. Click Search.
• If no match is found, No person found displays.  Click Create new party.
• If a possible match is found, parties with the same name display. 
• Click a name and the debtor's information displays in a pop up window.
• If the displayed information is an exact match, click Select name from list.
• If not an exact match, click Create new party.

Petitioning Creditor Information Screen

Enter petitioning creditor information.  

• Last name, First name, Middle name - Enter exactly as they appear on the petition.
• Generation (Jr., III, etc.) - Add, if any.
• Address 1, Address 2, Address 3 - Enter address.
• City, State, Zip - Enter mailing city, state and zip.
• Country - Leave blank, unless outside of U.S.A.
• Check the box, The user opening the case is the filing attorney for this party.
• Click Review… and verify entered information is correct.  Click Return to Party Screen.
• Click Submit to continue.
• Repeat these steps to add additional petitioning creditors.
• When done adding all petitioning creditors, click End petitioning creditor selection.

Divisional Office Screen

• Click Next to continue.

Statistical Data Screen

• Prior filing within last 8 years – Select no or yes.
• Fee status -  Select Paid.
• Nature of debt - Select business or consumer.
• Asset notice - Select Yes 
• Estimated number of creditors - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated assets - Select appropriate option.
• Estimated liabilities - Select appropriate option.
• Type of debtor - Select Individual, Corporation, Partnership or Other.
• For debtors with business debts, select appropriate Nature of business.
• Click Next to continue.

PDF Upload Screen

• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF of involuntary petition and other documents.  
• Click Next to continue.

Filing Fee Screen

• Click Next.  

Final Docket Entry Screen

• Carefully review the final docket entry.
• If incorrect, use your browser back button to the applicable screen to make corrections.
• If correct, click Next to file your case.
• If fees are due, a Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.

Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing

• The Notice of Bankruptcy Case Filing is verification that the case has been electronically filed with the court. 

Next Steps

• Complete Form H2500E Summons to Debtor in Involuntary Case.
• File Summons Issued - Involuntary.
• File the signed Declaration re: Electronic Filing form within 7 days of case opening.