Form B315 is Official Form 315, the Order Confirming Plan, an Official Bankruptcy Form published by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for chapter 11 cases. It records that a chapter 11 plan of reorganization is confirmed and that a copy of the plan is attached. The order is issued in the court's name, and the attorney for the debtor or another plan proponent normally drafts it. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF and instructions are published at uscourts.gov.
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What is B 315?
Official Form 315, Order Confirming Plan (listed by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts as form number B 315) is the bankruptcy court order used in chapter 11 cases to confirm a plan of reorganization after the court has found that the confirmation requirements are met.
The form is short. It states that the chapter 11 plan filed by a named party on a stated date, or a summary of it, was transmitted to creditors and equity security holders. It then recites that the court determined, after hearing on notice, that the requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 1129(a) are satisfied. Where it fits, the form allows a reference to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b), 1191(a) or 1191(b) instead. The ordering paragraph confirms the plan, allows for dates and details of any modifications, and says a copy of the confirmed plan is attached. It ends with a date line in MM / DD / YYYY format and a signature line for the United States Bankruptcy Judge, introduced by "By the court".
The form uses the caption of Official Form 416A. It is an Official Bankruptcy Form approved by the Judicial Conference, to be used under Bankruptcy Rule 9009. The national instructions, dated December 1, 2024, state that alterations may be made to this form. They also describe it as legally sufficient but often only a starting point for a longer order with provisions specific to the case.
Who needs to file B 315?
Form 315 is used in chapter 11 cases to confirm a plan of reorganization. The instructions say that although it is issued in the name of the court, the Order Confirming Plan normally is drafted by the attorney for the debtor or by another plan proponent.
- Debtors and plan proponents, usually through their attorney, prepare the order and fill in the plan filer, the filing dates and any modification details.
- Creditors and other parties in interest do not complete the form, but the instructions note that any additional provisions in a proposed confirmation order are subject to objection and may be negotiated among them.
- The bankruptcy judge approves all provisions in the order and signs it on the "By the court" line.
The instructions place the form in chapter 11 cases only. Courts may also use a longer order built on this form, because the instructions treat it as a starting point that can contain additional provisions applicable to the particular case.
When to file B 315
The order is prepared once the court has determined, after hearing on notice, that the requirements for confirmation in 11 U.S.C. § 1129(a) (or, if appropriate, § 1129(b), 1191(a) or 1191(b)) have been satisfied, because the form recites that finding. The plan, or a summary of it, must already have been transmitted to creditors and equity security holders. Neither the form nor its instructions print a separate deadline for the order. If the plan was modified, the form lets you state the date of the modification filing. The order is dated by the court when the judge signs it.
Documents you need
- A copy of the confirmed plan: the form states that a copy of the confirmed plan is attached to the order.
How to fill out B 315
Add the case caption
The form begins with the note "[Caption as in 416A]", so the order carries the caption used in Official Form 416A for the case.
Name the plan filer and date
In the opening recital, enter who filed the chapter 11 plan and the date it was filed in the first two blanks.
Add a modification if applicable
If the plan was modified, complete the bracketed clause with the date the modification was filed. Delete the clause if there was no modification.
Cite the confirmation requirements
The recital refers to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(a). If appropriate, replace or supplement it with 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b), 1191(a) or 1191(b).
Complete the ordering paragraph
After "IT IS ORDERED that:", enter again who filed the plan and the filing date. Include the dates and any other pertinent details of modifications to the plan, if appropriate.
Address any injunction
If the plan provides for an injunction against conduct not otherwise enjoined under the Code, include the information required by Rule 3020.
Attach the confirmed plan
The order states that a copy of the confirmed plan is attached, so attach it to the order.
Leave the date and signature to the judge
The last line has a date in MM / DD / YYYY format and a "By the court" signature line for the United States Bankruptcy Judge. These are completed when the judge signs.
Review, add provisions and download
Check the names, dates and section references and remove bracketed text that does not apply. Alterations are allowed, and the instructions say additional provisions may be added. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF.
How to submit B 315
Form 315 prints no mailing address, portal or fee instructions of its own, so the channels for presenting it are those of the bankruptcy court that is handling the case.
The instructions describe how the order is produced. It is issued in the name of the court but normally drafted by the attorney for the debtor or another plan proponent, so it is prepared as a proposed confirmation order. Additional provisions in it are subject to objection and may be negotiated among the parties in interest, and every provision is subject to the judge's approval. The order takes effect as the court's order when the United States Bankruptcy Judge signs on the "By the court" line. A copy of the confirmed plan must be attached.
Ask the clerk of the bankruptcy court in your case how it receives proposed orders. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the court's own channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the bracketed drafting text in the order, such as the modification clause or the alternative references to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b), 1191(a) or 1191(b), when it does not apply.
- Omitting the copy of the confirmed plan, when the form states that a copy is attached.
- Leaving out the information required by Rule 3020 when the plan provides for an injunction against conduct not otherwise enjoined under the Code.
- Naming the plan filer or filing date in one place but not in the other, so the recital and the ordering paragraph describe different plan filings.
- Forgetting to add the dates and pertinent details of any modification to the plan in the ordering paragraph.
- Treating the form as the whole confirmation order when the case needs additional provisions; the instructions call it a starting point for a longer order.
- Entering the order date in a format other than MM / DD / YYYY, or leaving the judge's signature line for someone other than the judge.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form B315?
Form B315 is Official Form 315, the Order Confirming Plan. It is the bankruptcy court order used in chapter 11 cases to confirm a plan of reorganization after the court determines, after hearing on notice, that the confirmation requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 1129 are met.
Who prepares the Order Confirming Plan?
Normally the attorney for the debtor or another plan proponent drafts it, even though it is issued in the court's name. The instructions add that any additional provisions are subject to objection and that the judge must approve all provisions in the order.
Can I change the wording of Form 315?
Yes. The national instructions for Form 315 say alterations may be made to the form, which is the exception that Bankruptcy Rule 9009(a) allows for forms whose instructions authorize them. The form is often used as a starting point for a longer order.
Do I have to attach the plan to the order?
Yes. The form states that a copy of the confirmed plan is attached, so the plan goes with the order. If the plan provides for an injunction against conduct not otherwise enjoined under the Code, the order must also include the information Rule 3020 requires.
Which Code sections does the order refer to?
The recital refers to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(a). If appropriate, it can refer instead to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b), 1191(a) or 1191(b). Pick the section that matches the basis on which the court found the confirmation requirements satisfied.
Who signs Form 315?
A United States Bankruptcy Judge signs on the "By the court" line, with the date in MM / DD / YYYY format. The parties who draft the order leave that line for the judge.
Can I fill out Form B315 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file anything with the court; the order reaches the court only through the court's own channels.
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