Certificate of Debtor Education

Rev. 12/02/24

CERTIFICATE OF DEBTOR EDUCATION 

Overview:

In accordance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(b)(7), an individual debtor in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case – or in a Chapter 11 case in which § 1141(d)(3) applies – must submit a Certificate of Debtor Education form. In a Chapter 7 case the certification is due within 60 days of the date first set for the meeting of creditors under Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code.  In a Chapter 11 or 13 case, it must be filed no later than the date the last payment is made under the plan or the date a motion for a discharge is filed under § 1141(d)(5)(B) or § 1328(b). If a joint petition is filed, each spouse must individually satisfy this requirement.

Codes, Rules and Forms:
 

Bankruptcy Code:

727(a)(11) 

Bankruptcy Rule:

1007(b)(7)&(c); 4004(c)1(H); 5009(b)

Local Rule:

None

Official Form:

 


CM/ECF Event(s):


Miscellaneous, Certificate of Debtor Education 
Motions/Applications, Exemption from Debtor Education