***WARNING***
If you are filing a bankruptcy petition to delay or stop a foreclosure proceeding or for some other emergency purpose, the eSR filing process is not the best option for you. The clerk’s office will delay the official filing of your case until the court receives the additional required documents necessary to complete your filing.
***ADVERTENCIA***
i está presentando una petición de bancarrota para retrasar o detener un embargo hipotecario o por algún otro motivo de emergencia, el proceso de presentación eSR no es la mejor opción para usted. La oficina del secretario retrasará la presentación oficial de su caso hasta que el tribunal reciba los documentos adicionales necesarios para completar su solicitud.
THIS ONLINE TOOL IS FOR SELF-REPRESENTED DEBTORS ONLY
Bankruptcy has serious long-term financial and legal consequences and hiring a competent attorney is strongly recommended. The Bankruptcy Court is not permitted to provide legal advice. Individuals filing for bankruptcy without an attorney are still responsible for knowing and following all of the legal requirements.
What is eSR?
eSR is an online tool to help individuals complete a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy petition when they have decided to file bankruptcy without an attorney.
Who can use eSR?
Individuals who wish to file a bankruptcy petition and who live in the Eastern District of Virginia can use eSR. To determine if you can use eSR, enter your residential ZIP code in the ZIP Code Search.
Important Note: eSR is not available to attorneys or bankruptcy petition preparers. eSR is not designed for business or corporate bankruptcy filings.
Why use eSR?
- There is no cost to use eSR. Pay only the filing fee.
- eSR has a guided, step-by-step process that allows you up to 30 days to complete.
- Your personal information is only accessible to you using a unique login and password assigned to you.
- eSR is accessible 24 hours a day from any Internet-enabled computer.
- There is no software to download or purchase.
How do I use eSR?
- Obtain credit counseling from a court-approved credit counseling agency. The law requires credit counseling before filing bankruptcy.
- Collect all of your financial documents before you begin.
- Create a user profile, unique login, and password.
- Answer questions about your property, income and debts.
- Complete and sign the eSR Signature form.
- Submit or mail the Signature form, Statement of Social Security Number, creditor mailing list, and filing fee to the bankruptcy court.
eSR Computer Requirements?
- Internet connection.
- Adobe Reader (version 8 or higher).
- Pop-up blocker must be disabled.
- Printer.
- Browser requirements - It is recommended that you use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome or Safari.