Everyone who files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy – both businesses and individuals – must attend a court hearing called the 341 meeting of creditors. At the hearing, the bankruptcy trustee assigned to oversee your case will verify your identity and ask you questions under oath. Your creditors will have an opportunity to question you about the information submitted on your bankruptcy filing documents.

You are required under law to provide certain information to the Trustee. Listed below are the documents to be provided and specific procedures to be following for the 341 meeting:

At least and no later than seven (7) days prior to your scheduled 341 Meeting of Creditors, you must provide to my office the following documents:

(1) A complete copy of the last two (2) Federal Income Tax Returns for the past two years immediately before the commencement of your case.
(2) A complete copy of all statements for each of the debtor(s)’ depository and investment accounts, including checking, savings and money market accounts, mutual funds and brokerage accounts for the six (6) months preceding the bankruptcy filing through the petition date. [The latest statement(s) should reflect the balance in your account(s) on the day of your bankruptcy filing.]
(3) Domestic Support Obligation Form – completed and signed by the debtor(s).

(4) If the debtor has an automobile or other vehicle, please provide:

  • A copy of the payoff statement for the loan or lease (if applicable)
  • A copy of the motor vehicle registration that clearly shows the VIN number
  • A copy of the title that clearly shows the VIN number
  • A copy of the independent valuation, if completed.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO CONTINUE THE FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS (341 MEETING) UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED. IF NOT, THE TRUSTEE WILL FILE A MOTION TO DISMISS.

ATTORNEYS AND PRO SE DEBTORS – CLICK ALL THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR 341 MEETINGS; HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

Documents Required – Important Notice – April 2020

Documents Required – Pro Se Debtors

Bankruptcy Information Sheet (Espanol)

Bankruptcy Information Sheet (English)

Domestic Support Obligation Worksheet

Attorney Declaration Regarding Confirmation of Debtor Identity and Social Security Number