Where to file bankruptcy in Idaho
Which Idaho 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 Idaho is one district; find your division by county on the court's map page: https://www.id.uscourts.gov/clerks/Divisional_Map_Idaho.cfm?lni=308.
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The bankruptcy courts in Idaho
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Idaho is one district; find your division by county on the court's map page: https://www.id.uscourts.gov/clerks/Divisional_Map_Idaho.cfm?lni=308
Law: 28 U.S.C. 1408
Divisions: Southern (Boise), Northern (Coeur d'Alene; Central at Moscow), Eastern (Pocatello / Twin Falls)
Clerk's phone: (208) 334-1361 or toll-free (866) 496-1250 (Boise clerk's office)
In nearby states
- Oregon: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon
- Montana: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana
- Washington: Western District and Eastern District
Your next steps in Idaho
Find your district
You file where you lived for most of the last 180 days.
Check local rules
Each court lists its divisions, hours and local rules: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.
Take credit counseling
You need the certificate when you file. U.S. Trustee list of approved credit counseling agencies.
Get the forms ready
Get the official bankruptcy forms.
Talk to legal aid
Free help: Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (Idaho Law Foundation) – free civil legal help for low-income Idahoans and Idaho Legal Aid Services.
Free help in Idaho
- Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (Idaho Law Foundation) – free civil legal help for low-income Idahoans · (208) 334-4500
- Idaho Legal Aid Services
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho – Self Representation resources
- Find free legal aid at LawHelp.org
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho – Court's self-help page
Questions about filing in Idaho
Which bankruptcy court do I use in Idaho?
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Idaho is one district; find your division by county on the court's map page: https://www.id.uscourts.gov/clerks/Divisional_Map_Idaho.cfm?lni=308
What are the Idaho means test numbers?
For cases filed on or after April 1, 2026: 1 person: $73,413; 2 people: $86,160; 3 people: $98,381; 4 people: $119,662; Each extra person: +$11,100.
Who helps with bankruptcy for free in Idaho?
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (Idaho Law Foundation) – free civil legal help for low-income Idahoans, Idaho Legal Aid Services and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho – Self Representation resources.