Waive Fee (Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Form 103B))

Rev. 05/10/19
APPLICATION TO WAIVE FEE
(CHAPTER 7 FILING FEE (FORM 103B))
 
Overview:
 
The court may accept for filing and authorize the commencement of a voluntary chapter 7 petition filed by an individual without the filing fee if: 1) the petition is accompanied by an affidavit that they are unable to pay such cost (in forma pauperis), or 2) by an application requesting a waiver of the filing fee.   
 

This filing should be accompanied by the Application and Proposed Order.  When required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-3, a Certificate of Service must also be filed.

For order format, please see Proposed Orders
 
 
Codes, Rules and Forms:

Bankruptcy Code:

28 U.S.C. § 1930(f)

Bankruptcy Rule:

1006(c)

Local Rule:

None

Local  Form:

103B
 
CM/ECF Event(s):
 
            Motions/Applications, Defer/Waive Fee