Filing a Case

Filing Error? Here are some suggestions to try!

Common resolutions to filing error messages

Written by Katie Stasiulewicz
Updated over a week ago

ECF Access Denied

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

Written by Katie Stasiulewicz
Updated over a week ago

Suggested Filing Templates

How to use suggested filing templates in NextChapter

Written by Katie Stasiulewicz
Updated over a week ago

Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen)

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated this week

Preview Your Filing

How to preview a case before filing it with ECF

Written by Katie Stasiulewicz
Updated over a week ago

ECF Integration for Business Cases

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Emergency Filings

How to File an Emergency Skeleton Case through NextChapter

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Court Filings - County and Divisional County selections

Why is Divisional Court for Meeting of Creditors Hearing required?

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Filing a Case with ECF through NextChapter

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Editing the Forms in the Final Packet

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Form 121 Statement of Social Security

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Filing Additional Documents

How to file additional documents when filing a case through NextChapter

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Filing in Central District of California

How to file your case with wet signatures

Written by Katie Stasiulewicz
Updated over a week ago

ECF Errors

Common ECF errors and how to proceed if you receive one

Written by Katie Stasiulewicz
Updated over a week ago

Is ECF available for my jurisdiction?

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

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

How to update missing information from the Review section

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

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

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

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago

Why did I receive an error when trying to file with ECF?

What you can do if you receive a filing error

Written by Mandy Ballinger
Updated over a week ago