Filing Fees in New York State Bankruptcy Cases
All official fees are payable to the Clerk of the Court. Costs and
expenses associated with filing are payable to attorneys, as well as
reimbursement of official fees paid on behalf of clients. Debtors are not permitted to pay filing fees by credit card
because of the potential to later discharge credit card debts. Amounts
billed to credit cards are regulated by special restrictions during the 30
days immediately before filing. Nevertheless, New York State bankruptcy attorneys routinely pay fees by credit card online through
the CM/ECF system.
| Typical filing fees: |
| Chapter 7 |
$209 |
| Chapter 11 |
$800 |
| Chapter 12 |
$239 |
| Chapter 13 |
$194 |
Fees may be payable in an installment plan. contact the clerk of the court for details. According to Rule
1006 of the Bk. Rules of Procedure, "A voluntary petition by an individual shall be accepted for
filing if accompanied by the debtor's signed application stating that the debtor is unable to
pay the filing fee except in installments. The application shall state the proposed terms of the
installment payments and that the applicant has neither paid any money nor transferred any property to an
attorney for services in connection with the case." The number of installments shall not exceed four, and the
final installment shall be payable not later than 120 days after filing. For cause shown, the court may
extend the time of any installment, provided the last installment is paid not later than 180 days after
filing.
New York Bankruptcy
After filing New York bankruptcy, cases are automatically placed on the court docket and deadlines begin to run. Any missed
deadline subjects a case to dismissal, including failure to pay fees, file schedules and related documents, and
written notice to creditors.
Qualification for New York bankruptcy relief is not
based on US citizenship. Residency within the state, or property
ownership within the state may satisfy jurisdictional requirements for
consumers seeking relief under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the US Code.
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