Refund Policy for Fees Pending or Paid for in Error

Last Updated: May 2022

Fee Not Yet Paid

If you discover an erroneous filing (i.e., wrong CM/ECF event was chosen, duplicate filing, etc.) for which a fee HAS NOT YET BEEN PAID, immediately call the court's Help Desk at (701) 297-7100. Provide the case number, the docket number of the pleading, an explanation as to why you are requesting the pending fee be removed from your account, and a request to clear the fee from your CM/ECF account. If the clerk's office determines the request is valid, the pending fee may be removed from your CM/ECF account. If it is determined that the fee is still due, a representative of the clerk's office will contact you.

Fee Already Paid

If you discover an erroneous filing (i.e., wrong CM/ECF event was chosen, duplicate filing, etc.) for which a fee HAS ALREADY BEEN PAID, you must motion the court if you wish to pursue a refund. This policy is in accordance with the Judicial Conference guidance for the refund of fees that are paid electronically.  

The motion must include an explanation as to why you are requesting a refund. The motion shall be electronically filed in CM/ECF as follows: [Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Motion to Approve Refund of Filing Fee]. A notice of motion giving parties fourteen (14) days to object must be included. A refund will only be issued upon entry of a court order granting a refund.