Bankruptcy – What is a certificate of summary administration?

When you are declared bankrupt by the court – whether from your own petition or that of one of your creditors – the court may issues a certificate of summary administration. This certificate will make the administration of your bankruptcy quicker and simpler.

The court can issue a certificate of summary administration if:

• your unsecured debts are less than £20,000
• you have not been bankrupt in the last five years
• you have not had an individual voluntary arrangement in the last five years

More information

• Bankruptcy – What is bankruptcy?
• Bankruptcy – The bankruptcy process
• Bankruptcy – Voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy
• Bankruptcy – How to file for bankruptcy
• Bankruptcy – The advantages of bankruptcy
• Bankruptcy – The disadvantages of bankruptcy
• Bankruptcy – The alternatives to bankruptcy
• Bankruptcy – I am owed money by a bankrupt
• Bankruptcy – Insolvency and bankruptcy