Official Procedure Last Change April 21, 2016
Reaffirmation Agreements
How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous > Reaffirmation Agreement Things to be aware of when filing: Official forms must be used. Download Reaffirmation forms |
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These instructions are for attorneys only. See separate procedure for instructions for limited users.
General Information
Filing Requirements
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Select Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous.
3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.
4. Select Reaffirmation Agreement from the event list and click Next.
5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney. Click Next.
6. If you indicated that you are filing jointly with other attorney(s), select additional attorney(s) and click Next.
Note: You cannot add attorneys. Only attorneys who have previously entered an appearance will be available for selection.
7. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.
Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.
8. Browse to attach the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.
9. Select appropriate radio buttons as presented, clicking Next after each selection.
Note: For Reaffirmation Agreements filed without an Attorney Declaration, a Motion for Approval is required if the Reaffirmation Agreements is not on real estate.
10. If the Reaffirmation Agreement that you are currently filing is a correction or amendment to one previously filed, check the Refer to existing event(s)? check box and click Next, then check the box next to the previously-filed Reaffirmation Agreement that you are correcting or amending.
11. Click Next.
12. If this is an amended reaffirmation agreement, choose Amended from the drop-down box, else leave blank. Click Next.
Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.