Posted: November 21, 2012

Fee Increases – Effective November 21, 2012

The Judicial Conference has approved fee increases for the courts effective November 21, 2012. The table below lists the affected fees. For a listing of all court fees (new and unchanged), visit the Court Fees page.

Increased Court Fees List, effective November 21, 2012
Document Type Prior Fee New Fee
Petitions
Chapter 9 $1,046.00 $1,213.00
Chapter 11 Voluntary / Involuntary $1,046.00 $1,213.00
Chapter 15 $1,046.00 $1,213.00
Petition Fee Installment Payments for Individuals Only
Chapter 11
1st installment of $304 due within 30 days upon filing of petition
2nd of $303 within 60 days of filing the petition
3rd of $303 within 90 days of filing the petition
4th of $303 no later than 120 days of filing the petition
$1,046.00 $1,213.00
Bifurcation / Deconsolidation / Split
Chapter 11 $1,046.00 $1,213.00
Conversion – Paid when filing the Motion
Chapter 7 to Chapter 11 $755.00 $922.00
Chapter 13 to Chapter 11 $765.00 $932.00
Reopen – Paid when filing the Motion
Chapter 9 NEW N/A $1,000.00
Chapter 11 $1,000.00 $1,167.00