Certification of Relatedness

Last Updated: February 15, 2012

General Information

Refer to Local Rule 1015-1 Related Cases

Note: After the cases have been opened and the creditors uploaded, docket the Certification of Relatedness on the lead case only.

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Complete the Certification of Relatedness and save as a PDF for processing

Note: You may also access the form from the court's website: www.ilnb.uscourts.gov>Forms>Local Bankruptcy Forms

2. Access CM/ECF and select Bankruptcy>Other
3. Enter the Lead Case Number and click Next
4. Verify Case Number/Name are correct. If not click the Back button and re-enter the case number/If yes
5. Select Certification of Relatedness from the event pick list and click Next
6. Select Debtor(s) from party pick list and click Next
7. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file
8. Highlight filename
   Right click on filename
   Select Open
   Review document
   Close windowView file to verify the correct file is being selected
9. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window
10. Click Next

The Modify Text screen will display.

If applicable, click down arrow to select a prefix

11. Click Next

The Final Text screen will display. This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

12. Verify the accuracy of the docket text. If not click Bankruptcy to start over, If yes
13. Click Next to complete filing process

Notice of Electronic Filing will display.

It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.