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What do I do if I can't afford the filing fee for my Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Type: 
Pro Se Debtor Information
Answer: 

If you are an individual or joint-individual filer, and cannot afford to pay the filing fee on a Chapter 7 case in full at the time of filing, and you cannot afford to pay in installments, then you may request a waiver of the filing fees. To request a waiver, you must fill out the Application for Waiver of the Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Form 103B)

The Judge assigned to your case will determine whether a waiver is appropriate.