Bankruptcy
Debt collection is stopped once we learn you filed a bankruptcy petition. (Unless it is determined that the automatic stay imposed at the time of filing was lifted or is no longer in effect.)
On this page:
1. Gather Your Bankruptcy Documents
Failure to provide required documentation may result in a delayed request.
2. Submit an AskDFAS Ticket
Submit a Bankruptcy AskDFAS ticket:
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After submitting your bankruptcy documentation via AskDFAS, a ticket number will be emailed to you for reference. Please keep this ticket number until DFAS acknowledges receipt of bankruptcy documentation.
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In most cases, DFAS receives an individual’s bankruptcy information through the bankruptcy court; however, on occasion we do not receive the proper documentation. If you’ve made involuntary payments, or your taxes or wages were taken by DFAS after you filed bankruptcy, you will be refunded.