Part 1: Chapter
Line 1 asks for the chapter of the Bankruptcy Code under which the petition is filed: Chapter 7 or Chapter 11.
B 105
Involuntary Petition Against an Individual
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- U.S. Courts
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- October 20, 2026
Form B 105: Involuntary Petition Against an Individual
Form B 105, printed as Official Form 105, is the Involuntary Petition Against an Individual. It is an Official Bankruptcy Form from the U.S. Courts, listed under Individual Debtors and effective on December 1, 2015. The U.S. Courts page says it is derived from Official Form 5, and that Official Bankruptcy Forms are approved by the Judicial Conference and must be used under Bankruptcy Rule 9009.
The form says to use it to begin a bankruptcy case against an individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case, and to use the Involuntary Petition Against a Non-individual (Official Form 205) for a case against a non-individual. It is filled out and signed by the petitioners or their representatives and their attorneys. The 5-page form names the chapter (Chapter 7 or Chapter 11), identifies the debtor, states the venue, the allegations and each petitioner's claim, and requests an order for relief.
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What's on Form B 105
Part 2: Identify the Debtor
Lines 2 to 9: the debtor's full name, other names used in the last 8 years, only the last 4 digits of the Social Security number or ITIN, any EINs, addresses, type of business, type of debt, and cases pending by or against a partner, spouse or affiliate.
Part 3: Venue
Line 10 gives the reason for filing in this court, such as the debtor having resided, had the principal place of business, or had principal assets in the district longer than in any other district over the last 180 days, or another reason (28 U.S.C. § 1408).
Part 3: Allegations
Line 11 has two boxes, at least one checked: the debtor is generally not paying debts as they become due, unless they are the subject of a bona fide dispute as to liability or amount, or a custodian, as the form describes it, was appointed or took possession within 120 days before filing.
Part 3: Transfers and claims
Line 12 asks whether any claim against the debtor was transferred by or to a petitioner. Line 13 lists each petitioner's claim, with a total.
Part 4: Request for Relief
Petitioners request an order for relief under the chapter in Part 1 and declare under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, followed by signature blocks for petitioners and attorneys.
How to fill out Form B 105
- 1
Name the court and the chapter
Fill in the district, the case number if known and the chapter, check the box if this is an amended filing, and choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 on line 1.
- 2
Identify the debtor
Give the debtor's names, addresses, county and business details. For the Social Security number or ITIN, the form has room only for the last 4 digits, or a box for Unknown.
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State venue and allegations
Check one reason for venue on line 10. On line 11, the form says at least one box must be checked.
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Report transfers and claims
If a claim was transferred by or to a petitioner, the form says to attach all documents that evidence the transfer and any statements required under Bankruptcy Rule 1003(a). Then list each petitioner's claim on line 13.
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Add petitioners if needed
With more than 3 petitioners, the form says to attach sheets with the penalty of perjury statement, each petitioner's or representative's signature, the attorney's signature, and the same details in the format of the form.
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Sign and date
Each petitioner or representative signs and dates Part 4, and each attorney signs too. Extra pages carry a name and case number, if known, at the top.
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Where it is filed, fees and warnings
Where it is filed
With the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district named at the top of page 1. Line 10 gives the reason for filing in that court (see 28 U.S.C. § 1408).
Filing fee
The form does not print a filing fee.
False statements
Part 4 says petitioners who make a false statement could be fined up to $250,000 or imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both (18 U.S.C. §§ 152 and 3571).
If relief is not ordered
Part 4 says that if relief is not ordered, the court may award attorneys' fees, costs, damages, and punitive damages (11 U.S.C. § 303(i)).
Attachments
The form names the corporate ownership statement under Bankruptcy Rule 1010(b) for a corporate petitioner, a certified copy of a recognition order for a foreign representative, and transfer documents under Bankruptcy Rule 1003(a).
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Who uses Form B 105?
The petitioners fill out and sign the form, with their representatives and attorneys. The debtor is the individual the case is filed against.
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Questions about Form B 105
Who files Form B 105?
The petitioners. The form says to use it to begin a bankruptcy case against an individual you allege to be a debtor subject to an involuntary case. Each petitioner or representative signs Part 4, which also has signature blocks for attorneys.
Which chapters can the petition name?
Line 1 offers two choices: Chapter 7 or Chapter 11.
What about a case against a company?
The form says that to begin a case against a non-individual, the Involuntary Petition Against a Non-individual (Official Form 205) is used instead.
Does Form B 105 ask for the debtor's full Social Security number?
No. Line 4 asks only for the last 4 digits of the debtor's Social Security number or ITIN, with a box for Unknown. The committee note says petitioning creditors give only the last four digits in conformity with Rule 9037.
What does the form say about false statements?
Part 4 says petitioners who make a false statement could be fined up to $250,000 or imprisoned for up to 5 years, or both, citing 18 U.S.C. §§ 152 and 3571.
What if there are more than 3 petitioners?
The form says to attach additional sheets with the statement under penalty of perjury, each petitioner's (or representative's) signature, the signature of the petitioner's attorney, and the claim, representative and attorney details in the format of the form.
Is this page legal advice?
No. This page explains the form in plain words and is not legal advice. It does not say whether anyone is eligible to file the petition or whether a debtor is subject to an involuntary case.