Where can I get bankruptcy forms for free?
Your local court website will have a links to free copies of downloadable PDF files s of the federal and local forms.
The main site for federal forms can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms
To file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy the main forms include:
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Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 101): This form initiates the bankruptcy process by providing basic debtor information. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/voluntary-petition-individuals-filing-bankruptcy)
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Schedule A/B: Property (Form 106A/B): This form lists all your real and personal property. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/schedule-ab-property-individuals)
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Schedule C: The Property You Claim as Exempt (Form 106C): This form lists the property you're claiming as exempt under federal or state law. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/schedule-c-property-you-claim-exempt-individuals)
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Schedule D: Creditors Who Hold Claims Secured by Property (Form 106D): This form lists all secured creditors and their claims. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/schedule-d-creditors-who-hold-claims-secured-property-individuals)
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Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims (Form 106E/F): This form lists all unsecured creditors and their claims. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/schedule-ef-creditors-who-have-unsecured-claims-individuals)
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Schedule I: Your Income (Form 106I): This form lists all your sources of income. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/schedule-i-your-income-individuals)
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Schedule J: Your Expenses (Form 106J): This form lists all your monthly expenses. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/schedule-j-your-expenses-individuals)
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Statement of Financial Affairs for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 107): This form provides information about your financial history, transactions, and other financial details. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/statement-financial-affairs-individuals-filing-bankruptcy)
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Statement of Intention for Individuals Filing Under Chapter 7 (Form 108): This form indicates your intention to either retain or surrender the property associated with secured debts. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/individual-debtors/statement-intention-individuals-filing-under-chapter-7)
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Means Test Calculation (Form 122A-1 & 2): This form determines if you are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy by analyzing your income and expenses. (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/means-test-forms)