United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington

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Notice to Attorneys: Form 423 Abrogated — Certificate of Debtor Education Still Required per Rule 1007(b)(7)

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Notice to Attorneys: Form 423 Abrogated - Certificate of Debtor Education Still Required per Rule 1007(b)(7)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Please be advised that Official Form 423 (Certification About a Financial Management Course) has been abrogated, effective December 1, 2024.

Rule 1007(b)(7) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedurerequires that a certificate of completion of a personal financial management course-issued by an approved provider-must be filed for individual Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors.

Practitioners should ensure that the certificate, as issued by the course provider, is timely filed to comply with Rule 1007(b)(7) and avoid unnecessary delays in discharge.

If you have any questions regarding approved providers or filing procedures, please consult the Court's website.

Thank you for your continued attention to compliance.

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