What Is Official Form 423 and Do I Need It?
Yes, you need it. Official Form 423 — Certification About a Financial Management Course — is a federal court form that must be filed with the bankruptcy court along with your Bankruptcy Logic completion certificate. Filing the certificate without Form 423 may not satisfy the court requirement.
What Form 423 Is
Form 423 is a standard federal bankruptcy form issued by the U.S. Courts. It is a one-page certification where you attest to the court that you have completed the required personal financial management instructional course. It references your completion certificate from Bankruptcy Logic.
Where to Get It
Download Official Form 423 for free from the U.S. Courts website at uscourts.gov. Search for "Form 423" or "Certification About a Financial Management Course." It is available in fillable PDF format.
How to Complete It
Fill in your name, case number, and the required information about your course completion. Your attorney can help you complete the form if needed. If you are filing pro se, the court clerk can answer procedural questions.
When to File It
File Form 423 along with your completion certificate at the same time:
Chapter 7: Within 60 days after the date first set for your 341 meeting of creditors
Chapter 13: Before your final plan payment
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Form name | Official Form 423 — Certification About a Financial Management Course |
Required | Yes — filed with the court along with your certificate |
Where to get it | uscourts.gov (free fillable PDF) |
Filed by | You or your attorney |
Filed with | Bankruptcy court where case is pending |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I file my certificate without Form 423? Filing the certificate alone may not satisfy the court requirement. File both documents together. Confirm the specific requirement with your attorney or the court clerk for your district.
My attorney said they will handle it. Do I still need to worry about Form 423? If your attorney is handling the filing, they will take care of Form 423. Confirm with your attorney that both the certificate and Form 423 will be filed before your deadline.
Is Form 423 specific to Bankruptcy Logic or is it the same form for all providers? Form 423 is a standard federal court form used regardless of which approved provider you used. It is the same form for all EOUST-approved debtor education course providers.