Application for individuals to pay the filing fee in installments

Application to Pay Filing Fees in Installments
Last Updated: July 31, 2019

11 U.S.C.
Fed. R. Bank. P. 1006(b)

Event: Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Pay Filing Fee in Installments

When a Voluntary Petition is filed, an individual/joint debtor may request to pay the filing fees in installments. This is done by filing an Application to Pay the Filing Fees in Installments.

Note: A Corporation is not allowed to pay the filing fees in installments.

Note: When filing the case electronically (Bankruptcy > Open a BK Case), type "inst" in the receipt field. When filing the case via your bankruptcy software, contact your vendor for instructions.

To File Electronically

1. Log intoCM/ECF.
2. Select [ Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications ].
3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).
4. Select [ Pay Filing Fee in Installments ] from the event list.
5. Select the party filer.
6. Browse to select the Application (PDF file).
7. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [ Next ] to submit your document(s).