Where to file bankruptcy in Delaware
Which Delaware court you file in, its divisions and phone, and what happens after you file.
Checked against official sources: October 25, 2026.
Short answer
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Delaware is one district with one courthouse in Wilmington, so every Delaware filer uses the same court.
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Which court you file in, in Delaware
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Delaware is one district with one courthouse in Wilmington, so every Delaware filer uses the same court.
Law: 28 U.S.C. 1408
Divisions: One courthouse for the whole state: 824 N. Market St., 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801
Clerk's phone: 302-252-2900
In nearby states
- Maryland: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
- District of Columbia: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
- New Jersey: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
Your next steps in Delaware
Check where you lived
You file where you lived for most of the last 180 days.
Read your court's pages
Local forms and rules are on U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Get your counseling certificate
You need the certificate when you file. U.S. Trustee list of approved credit counseling agencies.
Get the forms ready
The forms are free: official bankruptcy forms.
Free help in Delaware
- Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD) – helps low-income people with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy · (302) 575-0408
- Delaware Legal Help Link (joint intake for DVLS, CLASI, LSCD and the state bar)
- Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI)
- Delaware State Bar Association Online Lawyer Referral Service ($35 for a 30-minute first meeting)
- Find free legal aid at LawHelp.org
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware – Court's self-help page
Questions about filing in Delaware
Where do I file bankruptcy in Delaware?
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Delaware is one district with one courthouse in Wilmington, so every Delaware filer uses the same court.
What are the Delaware means test numbers?
For cases filed on or after April 1, 2026: 1 person: $69,515; 2 people: $94,877; 3 people: $111,273; 4 people: $132,244; Each extra person: +$11,100.
Where can I get free help with bankruptcy in Delaware?
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD) – helps low-income people with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Delaware Legal Help Link (joint intake for DVLS, CLASI, LSCD and the state bar) and Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI).