Filing bankruptcy isn’t free! 

What is the cost?
Filing fee schedule 

If you can’t pay in full at the time of filing, you may have options: 
Application to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments – Payments may be split into 4 installment payments. 
Filing Fee Waiver – You may qualify to have the filing fee waived if you file a Chapter 7. 

Where can you make your filing fee payment? 
Pay.gov (link is external) (pay via debit card) 

In person or by mail at the Charlotte location:
Charles R. Jonas Federal Building
401 W. Trade St., Suite 2500
Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All offices are closed Saturday, Sunday and on Federal Holidays.

 Methods of payment: 
In person (Charlotte location only) – Cash (exact change required), money order, cashier’s check 
By Mail (Charlotte location only) – Money Order, Cashier’s check 
Pay.gov – Debit Card 

Charlotte Location:
Charles R. Jonas Federal Building
401 W. Trade St., Suite 2500
Charlotte, NC 28202
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All offices are closed Saturday, Sunday and on Federal Holidays.