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Fee for Reopening Cases

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Fee Compendium Revised December 1, 2023 &
Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule

 

Type of Filing Fee Due Additional Information

Motion to Reopen

Same as fees for initial filing
  • No fee if reopening is due to administrative error or to file an action related to discharge. Actions related to a debtor's discharge are defined as §523 or §727 or contempt motions.
  • No fee if redaction is the only purpose for reopening the case.
  • All other matters must have judicial order waiving the fee.

 

 

 

Chapter 7

 $260

Chapter 9

 $1167

Chapter 11

 $1167

Chapter 12

 $200

Chapter 13

 $235

Chapter 15

 $1167

If reopening filed by U. S. Trustee

None

 

If reopening filed by a private trustee or the U. S. Trustee acting as a private trustee

Same as fees for initial filing. See Motion to Reopen above.
  • May be deferred by Court pending discovery of assets.

If installments of the original filing fee are due when a debtor files a motion to reopen, the debtor must pay the remaining installments and the reopening fee.

Remaining installment payments due and same as fees for initial filing.