Notice of Conversion to Chapter 7 Case

Last Updated:  June 14, 2010

 

According to Rule 1017(f)(3), a chapter 12 or chapter 13 case shall be converted without court order when the debtor files a notice of conversion under §§1208(a) or 1307(a).  

 

This event can only be filed on a Chapter 12 or Chapter 13 case.  If you attempt to file this event on any other chapter, the system will stop you from completing the filing.

 

This event should not be used to file a notice of conversion that applies to one of two debtors in a joint case.  Refer to Notice of Conversion to Chapter 7 and Splitting of Case for further instructions.

 

Filing Fee Requirement:

Refer to current Bankruptcy Fee Compendium

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Select [Bankruptcy>Notices]

2. Enter case number and click Next

3. Select Notice of Conversion to Chapter 7 from event pick list and click Next

4. Select Debtor(s) from party pick list

5. Click Next

The PDF Document selection page will display.

6. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file

7. View file Highlight filename
   Right click on filename
   Select Open
   Review document
   Close window to verify the correct file is being selected

8. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

9. Click Next

The fee page will display indicating the filing fee due.

10. Click Next

The Modify Text page will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.

11. Click Next

The Final Text page will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

12. Verify the accuracy of the docket text.  If not correct/if correct

13. Click Next to complete filing process

 

Electronic Payment

You have the option to:

• Pay Now

• Continue Filing

Select one of the two options and close the window when done.

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.