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Creditors are required to file a Request for Notice electronically.
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An existing creditor in a case that wishes to file a Request for Notice is required to do so via Request for Notice.
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If the creditor has a staff attorney, the attorney should file the Request for Notice and if needed Notice of appearance through ECF under the Notice category.
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Bankruptcy Rule 5005(a)(2) authorizes the Court to establish local rules that permit the filing, signing, and verifying of documents electronically. Filing a Request for Notice electronically deems the Request for Notice signed.
Penalty for fraudulent filing: Fine of up to $500,000 imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152 and 3571.
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Applicable Law and Rules - Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(g) and 9007 and
11 U.S.C. § 342 -
Administrative Order: Directing Electronic Filing of Requests for Notice (09/03/08)