To use eSR, create an account with the your email address and password. This can be done by visiting the eSR homepage. Answer questions about your property, income, and debts. After submitting the petition, the court will send you a confirmation email. You must complete and sign the Declaration Regarding Electronic Filing (Self-Represented Individual) (Form G-20), the Statement About Your Social Security Numbers (Official Form 121), and any other required documents.
You must also obtain credit counseling from a court-approved credit counseling agency. For additional information on court-approved credit counseling agencies click here.
The following documents and required filing fee should be delivered, mailed, or emailed (in PDF format) to the bankruptcy court. A bankruptcy petition is NOT considered “filed” and does not receive a case number until these documents are filed:
- Declaration Regarding Electronic Filing (Self-Represented Individual) (Form G-20)
- Statement About Your Social Security Numbers (Official Form 121)
- Credit Counseling Certificate, if available
- Copy of a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, U.S. passport, state ID)
- Filing fee or an Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments (Official Form 103A) or an Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived (Official Form 103B)