The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing fee is $1,738 in 2026
Filing a Chapter 11 case costs $1,738 in court fees: a $1,167 filing fee plus a $571 administrative fee. Chapter 9 (for cities and towns) and Chapter 15 (cross-border cases) cost the same. Quarterly fees to the US Trustee during the case are separate.
Chapter 11 court fees
| Filing fee | $1,167 |
|---|---|
| Administrative fee | $571 |
| Chapter 9 total | $1,738 |
| Chapter 15 total | $1,738 |
| Motion to reopen a Chapter 11 case | $1,167 |
| Motion to divide a joint Chapter 11 case | $1,167 plus $571 |
| Chapter 11 petition, all in | $1,738 |
|---|
Businesses must pay the full fee when they file. The installment option is for individuals. Sources: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (effective Dec 1, 2023); US Bankruptcy Court, District of Nebraska, Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule (effective Dec 1, 2023).
What this price covers
The filing fee is a small part of a Chapter 11 case. It only opens the case in the bankruptcy court.
What changes your price
- Chapter. Chapters 9, 11 and 15 share the $1,738 fee.
- Who files. Businesses cannot pay in installments.
Ways to pay less
- Budget for the US Trustee quarterly fees and professional fees, which are much larger than the filing fee.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the federal courts' own fee schedules or from federal law. The fees are set nationally by the Judicial Conference of the United States and by Congress, so they are the same in every federal court. Where we show a total, we only add up fees the courts list, so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses, and lawyer fees are not included. The schedules we used took effect on December 1, 2023 and were still the current versions when we last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much is the Chapter 11 filing fee?
$1,738.
Can a business pay in installments?
No. Installments are for individuals.