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Chapter 13: Discharge: Application

3015-1(t):  Chapter 13:  Discharge: Application

LBR 3015-1(t) provides the procedure for a chapter 13 debtor to apply for entry of a discharge.  After the chapter 13 trustee files a notice that all plan payments have been made, the next step is for the debtor to file an application to receive a discharge.

  • See link below to the application.

On the application, the debtor must indicate that the debtor timely completed a course in personal financial management.

  • See link below for Form 423, Certificate of Completion of a Course in Financial Management

If the debtor does not timely file an application for discharge, the chapter 13 case will be closed without entry of discharge.  

  • In that situation, the debtor must file a motion to reopen the case.  The court provides a form.  See link below
  • This requires a filing feeSee link below to determine the fee
Section: 
Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms
Section Number or LBR Number: 
3015-1(t)
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