Local Bankruptcy Rule 1002-1 provides that the following items are required in order for the bankruptcy clerk’s office to open a new bankruptcy. Failure to submit certain filing requirements will result in a 15-day deficiency notice with notice of intent to dismiss the bankruptcy case.
Chapters 12 and 13: At the time of filing
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Fee or Application to Pay in Installments (Chapter 13) (Local Form H) with a minimum of 25% of the fee due at filing
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The first 3 pages of the Voluntary Petition (Form B1) including original signatures, last 4 digits of the debtor’s Social Security Number, and/or a federal employer identification number
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Completed Statement of Social Security Number (Form B21) (individual debtor(s) only)
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A list of creditors and their addresses
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A list of assets and their location
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Certificate of Completion of Credit Counseling from a U.S. Trustee approved agency (individual debtor(s) only)
At the time of filing or within 14 days:
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Signatures of Bankruptcy Petition Preparers, along with Social Security Number if applicable
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Schedules A-J (Forms B6A-J)
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Summary of Schedules (Form B6)
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Declaration Concerning Debtor’s Schedules (Form B6)
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Statement of Financial Affairs with signatures (Form B7)
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Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor (Form B201)
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Attorney or Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Disclosure (Form B203 OR Forms B19A and B19B)
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Statement of Current Monthly Income & Means Test Calculation (Form B22C)
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Employee Income Record (individual debtor(s) only) - Debtor(s) pay stubs from any income earned from an employer in the 60 days prior to filing
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Creditor Mailing List (see Creditor Mailing Matrix requirements)
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Chapter 12 or 13 Plan. (templates can be found in our Local Rules)