Note on terminology used in this FAQ: "file" means to submit a document to the clerk for entry on a case docket or adversary proceeding docket, and "lodge" means to submit a proposed order or proposed judgment to the court but not file it with the clerk (see Local Bankruptcy Rule (LBR) 9010-1(t)).
Attorney, trustee, or creditor who has filed more than 10 documents in any calendar year
Per LBR 5005-4(b), the following must file or lodge documents using the court's Electronic Case Filing System (ECF):
- Attorneys*
- Trustees
- Creditors who have filed more than 10 documents in any calendar year
*LBR 9010-1(d) provides a limited exception that applies to nonadmitted attorneys representing creditors.
See the Electronic Filing page of the court's website for more information.
Parties without attorneys
For a party that is not represented by an attorney and is not listed in the preceding section, several methods for filing or lodging documents are available depending on the type of document and, if applicable, the chapter under which the case is proceeding. The methods are prescribed by LBR 5005-1 and are as follows:
| Filing or Lodging Method | Chapter | Document |
|
Mailing to the court To file or lodge by mail, prepare a signed and dated document, include the case number and name of the debtor, send copies to other parties if required, and mail to one of the addresses listed on the court's website. |
Any |
Any (with possible exception of creditor mailing list**) |
|
In-person at the court To file or lodge in-person, prepare a signed and dated document, include the case number and name of the debtor, send copies to other parties if required, and bring the document to one of the court offices listed on the court's website during court hours. |
Any |
Any (with possible exception of creditor mailing list**) |
|
Electronic Self-Representation Bankruptcy Petition Preparation System (eSR) See the eSR page on the court's website for instructions. |
Chapter 7 | Petition Official Form (OF) 101A OF 103B OF 106Declaration Any required schedule Creditor mailing list |
|
Public Document Upload (PDU) system See the PDU page on the court's website for instructions. |
Any |
Any (with possible exception of creditor mailing list**) |
|
Fax To file or lodge by fax, prepare a signed and dated document, include the case number and name of the debtor, send copies to other parties if required, and fax to 1-213-401-1577 along with a cover page including the filer's telephone number and email address. |
Any |
Any (with possible exception of creditor mailing list**) |
|
Electronic Proof of Claim (ePOC) system See the Electronic Filing for Creditors page of the court's website for more instructions. |
Any |
Proof of claim Certain other claim-related filings See the Electronic Filing for Creditors page of the court's website for more information |
**See Local Bankruptcy Form 104 for methods of filing a creditor mailing list.