Chapter 13 Filing Fee Payment Instructions

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Detailed Instructions for Chapter 13 Filing Fee Payments

  • The total filing fee is $313, payable in two monthly installments of $156.50.
  • The first payment is due 30 days after your filing, and then every 30 days after. Our office will provide you with specific due dates for your payments to the court.
  • You may make a larger payment but do not miss an installment date.
  • The Court will not accept personal checks. They will only accept money orders and cashier’s checks by mail; debit card, credit card, and ACH checking debit online. They no longer accept cash in person at the courthouse.

DO NOT miss a deadline, the Court WILL DISMISS your case.

Please Note: If your case is dismissed due to failure to make a filing fee payment, you will need to refile, with a new retainer and filing fee.