FAQs

  • WHERE SHOULD I FILE MY PETITION?

    All documents relating to a bankruptcy case, including the petition, must be filed at the clerk's office located in the vicinage in which the debtor resides (if the debtor is an individual), or in which the debtor has its principal place of business. The Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is divided by county into three vicinages: Camden, Trenton and Newark.

    Please click here for the breakdown for where to file by county.

  • WHAT CHAPTER SHOULD I FILE?

    There are six basic types of bankruptcy cases. For descriptions of each chapter click here. The staff of the Clerk's Office is prohibited by law from providing legal advice.

  • WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO FILE BANKRUPTCY? WHERE CAN I GET THE DOCUMENTS?

    To determine what documents are required when filing a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, please click here for the Checklist of Documents Required at Time of Filing.
     
    All Official Bankruptcy Forms are available for download here. 
     
    Also, please click here for Bankruptcy Basics information.

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