Bankruptcy Filing Offices | United States Bankruptcy Court - Northern District Of Ohio
2 South Main, 455 United States Courthouse John F. Seiberling Federal Building, Akron, OH 44308
Designated Parking.
Eligibility
Must have completed an approved pre-bankruptcy counseling program.
- Akron Office serves Medina, Portage, and Summit.
- Canton Office serves Ashland, Carroll, Crawford, Holmes, Richland, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne.
- Cleveland Office serves Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain.
- Toledo Office serves Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Huron, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Marion, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot.
- Youngstown Office serves Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull.
Required documents
- Completed bankruptcy forms.
- Certificate of completion from an approved pre-bankruptcy counseling program.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 252-6100
Voice
Languages
None.
Application process
Those who are seeking to file for bankruptcy must attend pre-bankruptcy counseling before filing (not provided by the court). Call the office for more information or walk in to file for bankruptcy. May obtain information, some forms, and a list of approved pre-bankruptcy counseling agencies from the website anytime.
Fees
- Fixed fee.
- May be able to pay fees in installments.
- Waiver of fees may be permitted under limited circumstances.
Service area
Mercer County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Seneca County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Marion County, Ohio
Lake County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio
Fulton County, Ohio
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Holmes County, Ohio
Columbiana County, Ohio
Ottawa County, Ohio
Erie County, Ohio
Geauga County, Ohio
Auglaize County, Ohio
Defiance County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio
Hardin County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Wood County, Ohio
Carroll County, Ohio
Mahoning County, Ohio
Williams County, Ohio
Trumbull County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio
Van Wert County, Ohio
Richland County, Ohio
Paulding County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio
Henry County, Ohio
Putnam County, Ohio
Lucas County, Ohio
Sandusky County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Hancock County, Ohio
Allen County, Ohio
Accepts bankruptcy filings, but is prohibited by law from offering assistance or legal advice. Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding to allow those who cannot pay their bills to start over financially.
Last assured
06/06/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
United States Bankruptcy Court - Northern District Of Ohio
Administers bankruptcy cases for residents of Northern Ohio.
