ECF Registration
For Attorneys with An ECF Login/Password In Another District

Attorneys who have a current ECF login in another District may register and submit a short exercise in lieu of attending an on-site training class.

 

The Bankruptcy Judges in the Central District of Illinois expect attorneys who electronically file documents using the court's CM/ECF electronic filing system to be admitted to practice in this District.  For information about obtaining Admission to Practice, go to the Illinois Central District Court website at www.ilcd.uscourts.gov.

 

For attorneys requiring limited access to file pleadings such as notices of appearances, reaffirmation agreements, and proofs of claim, click here to register for limited access.  Limited access registration does not require Admission to Practice in this District.


The registration for the opt-out training exercise must be completed on-line.  Please read the instructions carefully.  Begin the registration process by reading the consent agreement and then clicking below as instructed.


By submitting this registration, participant understands and consents to the following:

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The use of the unique password(s) issued to a participant constitutes the signature of the participant for purpose of Federal Bankruptcy Rule 9011 and any other purpose for which a signature is required in connection with proceedings before the court.

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 Participant agrees to protect the security of their password and immediately notify the clerk if they learn that their password has been compromised.

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By this registration, participant consents to the electronic service of pleadings and other papers and waives the right to receive notice by first class mail, including notice of the entry of an order or judgment under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9022.

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Participant understands that originals of all documents filed electronically that require original signatures other than that of the Filing User must be maintained in paper form by the Filing User until all time periods for appeals expire. On request of the court, the Filing User must provide original documents for review.

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