ECF User Reference Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

• Adobe Acrobat Writer - PDF
• Scanner Settings
• How to Log in and Access ECF
• How to Set up E-mail and Maintain your ECF Account
• How to pay a Fee

Section 2: How to File a Bankruptcy Case and Associated Documents

• New Bankruptcy Case
• File or (UPLOAD) a Matrix
• Social Security Information (Official Form B21)
• Declaration Re: Electronic Filing
• Certificate of Credit Counseling
• Certificate of Financial Management
• Chapter 13 Plan
• Chapter 13 Agreements Between Debtor(s) and Councel
• Application to Pay in installments
• Amend Schedules, Plans and/or Matrix
• Statements of Monthly Income (Means Test, Disposable Income & CMI)

Section 3: Filing a Motion/Application and a Objection/Oppositions

• How to File a Motion/Application
• How to File an Objection/Opposition
• Rules for Linking Documents
• Special Situations and Instructions
  • Stipulations
  • Notice of Hearing
  • Certificate of Services
  • Motions to Sell and Notices of Intent to Sell
  • Amended Document (other than Schedules/Stmts. and Matrices)
• How to File a Declaration Re: Electronic Filing

Section 4: Filing an Adversary Proceeding

• How to Open an Adversary Proceeding (Complaint) or Notice of Removal
• How to File an Answer
• Notice Concerning Other Adversary Documents

Section 5: Creditor and How to File Claims

• How to Add Creditors
• How to File a Claim

Section 6: Queries, Reports and Utilities

• Case Report
• Deadline Report

Section 7: Bankruptcy Events

(Where things are located)

Section 8: Style Guide

Section 9: Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting