Certificate of Credit Counseling

Last Updated:  October 7, 2020

All individual debtors must complete Part 5 of the Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Official Form 101) and, if applicable, file the Certificate of Credit Counseling.

• See also Motion for Waiver of Credit Counseling.

• See also Temporary Waiver of Credit Counseling (Exigent Circumstances).

See also United States Trustee Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Information.

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Misc/Other];

3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Certificate of Credit Counseling] from the event list.

5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.

6. Browse to select the document (PDF file).

7. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
   
   Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.