How to declare yourself bankrupt

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1. You can obtain the forms to make yourself bankrupt online – the application is available from The Insolvency Service website and assistance is provided to help you complete your form.
2. You can telephone or go to the nearest County Court to you which deals with bankruptcies and ask for the forms to enable you to declare yourself bankrupt. If you are unsure of the nearest County Court go onto the HM Court Service website – there is a Court locator.

To apply you will need to have the court fee and deposit in cash - the Court will be able to confirm the exact fee at the date you apply. In certain individual circumstances the Court fee may be waived, you should check with the Court to see if this applies in your circumstances.

At the Court hearing the Court may either:-

1. Make a bankruptcy order, or
2. Dismiss the application, or
3. Appoint an insolvency practitioner to set up an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (“IVA”), or
4. Delay proceedings to make a future decision, this is known as an adjournment

If you’re not sure what information you need or you want to discuss all your options please feel free to give our team a call on 0800 8047447 for a free confidential consultation.

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