Effective Date: June 6, 2013 Supersedes: August 31, 2007
Click here for reopening fees and the criteria for exemption from reopening fees.
Note: If the case is not imaged, there are additional fees due for retrieval of the file from the archives.
Docket: Archive Retrieval Fee.
Retrieval fee is waived for Trustee, United States Trustee and Government Agencies.
1. Select Bankruptcy menu.
2. Select Motions/Applications.
3. Enter case number.
4. Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
5. Select Docket Event: Reopen Case - Chapter 11.
6. Check box if joint filing with another attorney.
7. Select party filer.
Party filer not listed, Add/Create New Party.
8. Browse, verify and attach the document (PDF file).
Attach supportive documents, if applicable.
Warning Message appears:
Filing Fee is required immediately upon the filing of this document. Failure to pay this fee before the end of the day will result in the SUSPENSION of CM/ECF e-filing access until all outstanding filing fees are paid in full.
9. Enter payment information.
Are you paying via the Internet [y or n]? Answer y.
If Reopen Fee Exempt - Answer n.
Enter Exempt in Receipt # box.
10. Verify the final docket text before submitting onto case docket.
11. Review the Notice of Electronic Filing. It is your receipt.
12. Pay filing fees. To see credit card screen, click here.
Attorney filer: Select Pay Now or Continue Filing.
If you entered Exempt in Receipt # box and you do not have any outstanding filing fees due, you will not see this screen.