1-03: FILING: Signature Requirements: ANY DOCUMENT
LBR 5005-1 requires that proper signatures and fees be included with documents that are filed electronically or delivered to the court for filing. This includes bankruptcy petitions and schedules AND amended schedules.
LBR 9011-1 governs signature requirements.
A /s/ is an authorized signature in TWO SCENARIOS ONLY:
- For the attorney who files a document electronically, using that attorneys CM/ECF password to make the filing.
- For the person who "signs" the proof of service of the document that is being filed electronically.
A holographic signature is required for all signatures of all other persons or attorneys. There are no exceptions.
- For clients of attorneys
- For other attorneys who sign a stipulation or who sign off on a proposed form of order
LBR 9011-1(a) specifically provides: "Under no circumstances may a reproduction of the same holographic signature be used on multiple pages or in multiple documents. This means a signature stamp does not qualify as a legimate holographic signature.
Section:
Section 1 - Common Bankruptcy Procedures & Information
Section Number or LBR Number:
1-03
Reference to Local Rules and/or Forms: