Certificate of Service

Certificates of Service should be filed as attachments to the main pleading.  This event is used when the Certificate of Service is filed separate from the main pleading.

For instructions on filing a Certificate of Service in a bankruptcy case, click here.

STEP 1           Click on Adversary

STEP 2           Click on Misc. Events

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Certificate of Service from drop down list; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6           Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to create an association between the attorney and client on the next screen as shown below:

Please be aware that unchecking the association check box will prevent you from receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8          Place a check in the box, "Refer to existing event?"; click [NEXT]

STEP 9          Select the category to which this event relates; click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Place a check in the box next to the appropriate pleading; click [NEXT]

STEP 11        Docket text displays with a prefix box to further clarify the text.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen; click [NEXT]

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT

[Prefix selection] Certificate of Service (related document # and title).  Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)

STEP 12        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.