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Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (DeBN)

Please review the following DeBN Information pdf regarding how this event works:

  1. Debtor will need to complete a DeBN Request Form.  If  both debtors wish to receive electronic notice, they will each need to fill out their own form and file on the CM/ECF system one at a time.  
  2. Select Bankruptcy > Other
  3. Enter Case Number (e.g. xx-xxxxx).  Click Next.
  4. Select Debtor Electronic Noticing (DeBN) from the event list.  Click Next.
  5. Click Next to skip the Joint Filing Screen.
  6. Select the debtor that will receive the electronic notice and click Next.
    • If both debtors wish to receive electronic notice, they will each need to fill out their own form and file one at a time.  Do not attach and file as one pdf document.
  7. Select Choose File to browse and select the pdf file. Click Next.
  8. Read the screen information, "This event is to be used only for electronic noticing for debtors. A separate form must be filed for each debtor in a joint case."  Click Next.
  9. Select the action you are requesting.  The following choices are:
    • Request to Begin Debtor Electronic Noticing (this is what you select to start the noticing process)
    • Update Account Information for Debtor Electronic Noticing (this is what you select to change Debtor's email address)
    • Request to Deactivate Debtor Electronic Noticing 
    • Click Next.
  10. Click Next.
  11. Verify the final docket text before submitting.  If correct, click Next.  
    CAUTION!!  This is the last screen.  Clicking Next will submit your document to CM/ECF.  If the final docket text is incorrect, click the Back button to find the screen to modify or abort the transaction by clicking on Bankruptcy on the CM/ECF Menu bar. Notice of Electronic Filing/Receipt screen displays.
  12. The Notice of Electronic Filing certifies that this pleading is now an official court document.