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The Electronic Drop Box option is available for parties without an attorney. Such parties may use this service to submit documents for filing with the Northern District of Illinois. In most instances, documents will be processed within 24 hours or by the next business day. New case submissions may not receive a case number until the next business day. If you are submitting time sensitive documents during business hours, please call the customer service numbers at 312-408-5000 (Chicago) or 815-987-4350 (Rockford).

New Case Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Daytime Telephone Number *

Please enter phone as (###) ###-#### or ###-###-####

Submitter Email Address *

Confirm email address *

Front Photo ID (supply ID for both debtors if this is a joint case) *

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.

Back Photo ID (supply ID for both debtors if this is a joint case) *

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.

Before uploading documents, please ensure they are complete and contain a wet signature. If corrections are required, you will need to re-upload the entire set of documents. After three unsuccessful attempts, we recommend submitting your documents in person at our office or mailing them directly.

Bankruptcy Petition *

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Filing Fee (pay.gov receipt, installment application and order, or waiver application & order) *

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Credit Counseling Certificate

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Statement of Your Current Monthly Income

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Miscellaneous File

Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Enter the description of the attachment(s) *

By submitting the attached documents, I certify under penalty of perjury that (1) I am the Filer named above, (2) the documents are not being presented for any improper purpose, the claims are warranted, and the factual contentions are supported by evidence, and (3) I authorize the filing of the documents with the Court.

PAYMENT OF FILING FEE. If the petition or document requires a filing fee, the fee must be sent to the Clerk by electronic payment online, mailing a certified check or money order payable to “Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court” (no cash accepted by mail), or by utilizing the Clerk's Office Drop Box located in the building. Please call the Customer Service Information line for Chicago, (312) 408-5000 or Rockford, (815) 987-4350 to advise that a filing or payment has been submitted via the drop box. Payments can also be made in person by visiting our intake counter during business hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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