Free Local Form 9: Request for Extension to File Credit Counseling Certificate - Massachusetts

OFFICIAL LOCAL FORM 9 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS In re , Debtor(s) CERTIFIED REQUEST PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. §109(h)(3) FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE CREDIT COUNSELING CERTIFICATE Chapter Bankruptcy No.

Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §109(h)(3), the Debtor(s) certify (ies) that he/she/they did not obtain the credit counseling briefing pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 109(h)(1) and requests that the Court extend the time to file and/or obtain a credit counseling certificate, based upon the following grounds: 1. The following exigent circumstances exist preventing compliance (for example, foreclosure, eviction, incarceration, medical or other problems): _____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. 2. I/We (Check whichever applies)

_______did request credit counseling services from an approved agency but was/were unable to obtain said services during the 5-day period following the request. _______did not request credit counseling services. 3. I/We request an extension of time to a date no longer than 45 days after the date of the filing of the bankruptcy petition because: __________________________________________.

Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury on this _____day of ______________ _________________________, ______. _____________________________ Debtor ___________________________________ Joint Debtor

ORDER G The Request is denied. G The Request is approved. The time for filing the certificate is extended to _________________. ___________________________________ United States Bankruptcy Judge

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