Electronic Filing of Reaffirmation Agreement
Effective 4/1/2007
A Reaffirmation Agreement (Bankruptcy Official Form 240A) may be filed electronically. A login/password is not required.
Rule 5005(a)(2) permits a court by local rule to permit the filing, signing, and verifying of documents electronically. Filing a Reaffirmation Agreement electronically deems the Reaffirmation Agreement signed.
Penalty for making a false statement: Fine of up to $500,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. 11 U.S.C. §§ 152 and 3571.
Applicable Law and Rules - 11 U.S.C. § 524
Administrative Order- Adopting Procedures for Ch. 7 Reaffirmation Agreements (3/15/07)
