ECF Registration
For Limited Filers

Electronic filers in the Limited Filer category are limited to filing only the documents listed below:

● Claims and Withdrawal of Claims
● Assignment/Transfer of Claims
● Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice
● Reaffirmation Agreement

Limited filers who have a current ECF login in another District may register and submit a short exercise.  Please ensure that you indicate where you have a CM/ECF login on the following registration page.

 

Candidates for Limited Filer logins must successfully complete all of the following steps:

 

1. View an on-line demonstration (preferable) or complete a brief, over-the-phone training session (about one hour).

 

2. Perform an exercise that will be explained to you.

 

3. Email our HelpDesk (HelpDesk_ilcb@ilcb.uscourts.gov ) with the claim number assigned to you by our CM/ECF (training) system.

Please ensure you have the required hardware and software before you start the steps above (Hardware/Software Requirements)

 

 

The registration for Limited Filer Training 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:

1.

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.

2.

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

3.

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.

4.

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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