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I Have Decided to File Bankruptcy

Video: Filing for Bankruptcy

Filing For Bankruptcy (Individuals) – Steps to file your petition

  1. Credit Counseling
  2. Choose how you will file
    1. In person at the courthouse
    2. By mail
    3. Using eSR – electronic Self-Representation (online tool)
      • eSR is only available for Chapter 7 filings
  3. Complete the paperwork for the chapter you will file (most common chapters)
    1. Chapter 7 (paper or online using eSR)
    2. Chapter 13
  4. Filing Fee (options listed)
    1. Pay in full at filing – The Clerk’s Office accepts Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders made payable to “Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court”
    2. Pay in installment payments (individuals only)
    3. Apply for filing fee waiver (Chapter 7 Individual only)
  5. File Bankruptcy
    1. Submit (electronically)
    2. Mail (paper)
    3. Bring in your documents (paper)
I Have Decided to File Resources

Credit Counseling

  • Credit Counseling Warning: Read Before You File Bankruptcy
  • Credit Counseling and Redaction Responsibility
  • U.S. Trustee Approved Credit Counseling Providers

Complete your paperwork

Filing Fee Information

Fees may be paid by cashier’s check or money order at either Clerk’s Office location. Make them payable to Clerk, U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT.
Miscellaneous Resources
  • District of Arizona Local Rules
  • Where Do I File?
  • eSR electronic Self-Representation