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Bankruptcy Filing Fees

Bankruptcy filing and miscellaneous fees listed below are current as of August 2009. Fees may be subject to change, and upcoming changes will be announced at the website of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Please keep in mind that this is for informational purposes only and does NOT include attorney fees. These figures may have changed since our last update.

  • Chapter 7 Filing Fee: $299

    (Discharge of most unsecured debts)

  • Chapter 13 Filing Fee: $274

    (Structured partial repayment plan for debtors who want to keep assets like homes)

  • Conversion Fee: $25

    (to change a Chapter 13 case into a Chapter 7 case)

If you'd like to learn more about bankruptcy before getting started, feel free to explore our website. You can learn more about the protections offered by Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or you can read about what happens after bankruptcy.

You can also connect with a local bankruptcy attorney today to discuss how filing bankruptcy can help you overcome debts. Click below to connect with a bankruptcy lawyer near you.

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