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The fee for filing a bankruptcy case under Chapter 7 is $338. You can pay this fee with either a money order or a cashier's check. You can't pay the filing fee by credit card. You can pay the full fee when you file your bankruptcy petition.

On the debtor's side of things, if you haven't received a discharge, there is an option to amend your case which will allow you to add the creditor you missed. If you have already received a discharge then you must file a motion to reopen the case then go and add the omitted creditor.

Individuals may file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on the specifics of their situation. Municipalities?cities, towns, villages, taxing districts, municipal utilities, and school districts may file under Chapter 9 to reorganize.

In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the filing fee is $338. You may be able to get the court to waive the fee if your current income is below 150% of the poverty guidelines. (See Virginia's Fee Waiver Eligibility table below.) When you file your documents, the court clerk will require you to pay the fee.

As of 2023, it costs $313 to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and $338 to file a Chapter 7. If you're filing for Chapter 7 relief and can't afford the filing fee, you have options. You may be eligible for a fee waiver if your income is less than 150% of the federal poverty level.

The fee for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Montana is $338. If your income is below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, you're eligible to have your court filing fee waived. If you make more than that and don't have the money to file, start saving a portion every pay period until you have the full amount.