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How to remove your creditor.txt from filing

Omitting Creditor Text File from Filing

How to handle post petition filings in NextChapter

Post Petition Filing

Common resolutions to filing error messages

ECF Filing Errors

How to proceed with filing when you receive an 'ECF Access Denied' message

ECF Access Denied

How to use suggested filing templates in NextChapter

Suggested Filing Templates

Courts that Have Moved to NextGen & Instructions to Upgrade Your Account

Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen)

How to preview a case before filing it with ECF

Preview Your Filing

Courts that NextChapter is currently integrated with for business case electronic filing

ECF Integration for Business Cases

How to File an Emergency Skeleton Case through NextChapter

Emergency Filings

Why is Divisional Court for Meeting of Creditors Hearing required?

Court Filings - County and Divisional County selections

How to electronically file in NextChapter (Plus a Quick Video Demo)

Filing a Case with ECF through NextChapter

How to select which forms are included, the order of the forms, and inserting additional documents into the final packet.

Editing the Forms in the Final Packet

How to complete Form 121 Statement of Social Security and where to find this form

Form 121 Statement of Social Security

How to file additional documents when filing a case through NextChapter

Filing Additional Documents

How to file your case with wet signatures

Filing in Central District of California

Katie Stasiulewicz

Emma Buchbinder

Filing a Case

How to see if electronic filing is available in NextChapter for your court.

Is ECF available for my jurisdiction?

How to update missing information from the Review section

Why can't I click on the Forms or Print & Download tabs?

Reasons you might not be able to click on these buttons.

Why can't I click on the buttons to file with ECF or to download the packet?

Effective 8/1/2025, PACER now requires Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for electronic filing in applicable districts.

PACER Multi-Factor Authentication Now Required for ECF Filing

Troubleshooting - Filing a Case

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