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. 

A bankruptcy case MAY BE DISMISSED if the filing fee/Application is not received by the court.

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.