The bankruptcy court will allow most people to pay their filing fee in installments of up to four months - and you don't have to pay until AFTER you file your bankruptcy. Here are instructions on how to pay:
Your installment payment plan is, as follows. Payments are due any time that month and you can pay it off early if you want.
Payment 1, in the amount of $100, is due 30 days after you file.
Payment 2, in the amount of $100, is due 60 days after you file.
Payment 3, in the amount of $135 if you are a Chapter 7 or $110 if you are a Chapter 13, is due 90 days after you file.
Mail your payments here:
US Bankruptcy Court
Ronald Reagan Federal Building
228 Walnut Street Rm 320
Harrisburg, PA 17101
228 Walnut Street Rm 320
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Here is the phone number for the Clerk's office: 717-901-2800 (in case you have questions and want to call the clerk - they are very nice)
Checks are NOT accepted by the clerk unfortunately, so it has to be a money order. You will get a receipt in the mail about 7 days after you make your payment.
Make your money order out to the Clerk of the US Bankruptcy Court.
Be sure to put your case number on the money order.
*** Important Note: If you don't pay off the filing fee, you won't get your discharge and your case could get dismissed altogether. If you need more time to pay, contact me immediately as I can sometimes get an extension).