Application to Pay Filing Fees in Installments
Last Updated: November 19, 2008

Also see Application to Pay Filing Fee Through the Plan (Chapter 13)

When a 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.  Case Upload/Auto Filing does not allow for installment payments. If Case Upload/Auto Filing is used, notify Susan or Julie to record an alternate payment.

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/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. Skip the Joint Filing screen.

6. Select the party filer.

7. Browse to select the Application (pdf file).

8. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
   
   Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.