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Application for Waiver of Chapter 7 Filing Fee

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

A debtor who cannot afford to pay the chapter 7 filing fee may apply for a waiver under 11 U.S.C. § 1930(f).  To qualify, a chapter 7 debtor must have income less than 150% of the income official poverty line and be unable to pay the fee in installments.  

Hearing

A hearing is not required.

Form  

Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived (Official Form 103B)

References

11 U.S.C. § 1930(f)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Waiver of Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Application).
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen. 
  • Select Party filer. Press and hold [Ctrl] key to select debtor and joint debtor.
  • Modify docket text, if appropriate.  
  • Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
  • The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.