Local Rule 9011-4: SIGNATURES

RULE 9011-4. SIGNATURES.

(a) Signing of Documents Generally. All documents, motions, pleadings, and other papers that are transmitted for filing must be signed by an attorney of record in the attorney's own name or, if there is no attorney, by the party. Debtors must sign all petitions, schedules, and statements.

(b) Electronic Signatures of Attorneys. The signing of a document electronically, either through CM/ECF or via email constitutes the signature of the attorney for purposes of Bankruptcy Rule 9011, all other Bankruptcy Rules, these Rules, and any other purpose for which a signature is required, regardless of who filed them.

(c) Ink or Digital Signatures of Non-Attorneys. All filed documents signed by a non-attorney must be signed in ink or via a digital signature software product that uses two-factor authentication. An electronic image of the non-attorney's signature in ink is acceptable and shall be treated as the original signature for purposes of Bankruptcy Rule 9011, all other Bankruptcy Rules, these Rules, and for any other purpose for which a signature is required. See also Local Rule 9011-2(a) (contact information required with pro se party signatures).

(d) Signatures of Multiple Persons on a Single Document.

(1) When a document requires the signature of more than one party, the filer may effectuate the signatures using any of the following procedures:

(A) filing a scanned document containing a party's signature in compliance with the requirements described in paragraphs (b) and (c) above;

(B) identifying in the document any party who has authorized the filer to affix their signature to the document, and affixing the other party's signature in compliance with the requirements described in paragraphs (b) and (c) above;

(C) identifying in the document any party whose signature is still required, with a representation that the party will file evidence of consent within two business days; or

(D) providing the required signatures in any other manner approved by the Court.

(2) A party must file their consent on the record within two business days of the subject document being filed for their signature to be deemed received.

(e) Unauthorized Use of Password (Electronic Signature) Prohibited. Only registered users of CM/ECF and their authorized agents may use CM/ECF. Registered and authorized users are prohibited from allowing others to use their password or electronic signature.