Documents for Filing Chapter 12
- For Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings, consult the table shown below.
- Complete all of the items marked with an X in the appropriate column. By combining all items together, you will create a filing packet.
- You will be required to submit two complete filing packets in order to file your bankruptcy: the original and a copy. Therefore, make sure that you have one additional copy of each required item.
“Bare Bones” Filings
If you do not have all of your information, you can file a “bare bones” petition. The items marked with a red asterisk indicates those items required for filing a “bare bones” petition.
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| Item |
Chapter 12 -
Voluntary |
|
X |
Summary of Schedules |
X |
Schedules A - J |
X |
Statement of Financial Affairs |
X |
Attorney Fee Disclosure |
X |
*Diskette containing Creditor Matrix saved in .txt format and a .pdf file containing the petition, schedules, & statements |
X |
*Declaration Re: Filing of Petition, Schedules, & Statements on Diskette (CSD 1004)
OR
Request for Waiver of Diskette Requirement (Form 1010)
|
X |
*Statement of Social Security Number ( Form B21) |
X |
Notice to Debtor by Non-Attorney Bankruptcy Petition Preparer, if applicable ( Form B19B) |
X |
*List containing names & addresses of creditors |
X |
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| * denotes that the item is required at the time of filing in a “barebones” filing |
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Filing Tips
If you are being represented by an attorney, ask your attorney about filing electronically.
- Remember to sign your documents.
- Please staple documents in the upper-left corner only.
- The court accepts payment of filing fees in cash, cashier's check, or money order and for the exact amount only. Personal checks are not accepted.
- If you mail your documents to us, please include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage so that we can return a copy to you.
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