Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increase on June 1, 2014

The Bankruptcy court currently charges $306 in total fees to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and $281 in total fees for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  These fees include the filing fee, administrative fee and a trustee surcharge. A notice was just sent that the Bankruptcy court filing fees are increasing as of June 1, 2014.

After June 1, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court will charge the following fees to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:

Filing Fee of $335.00, plus
Administrative Fee of $46.00, plus
Trustee Surcharge of $15.00
TOTAL FILING FEE: $396.00

After June 1, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court will charge the following fees to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:

Filing Fee of $310.00, plus
Administrative Fee of $46.00, plus
TOTAL CHAPTER 13 FILING FEE: $356.00

Other fees that will also increase on June 1, 2014 are the filing fees for:

  • Chapter 9: $1717
  • Chapter 11: $1717
  • Chapter 12: $275
  • Chapter 15: $1717
  • Adversary Proceeding: $350

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above fees are in addition to any attorney's fees and/or fees for the preparation of the Bankruptcy Documents, appearance at a Section 341 Creditor's Meeting, or representation in Bankruptcy Court. Any fees for legal services must be agreed to in writing between you and your attorney prior to the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding.

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