Local Rule 9013-6: SERVICE AND FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE

RULE 9013-6. SERVICE AND FILING OF CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE.

(a) Service Generally. A movant must file and serve a corresponding notice of motion either prior to or simultaneously with the motion, and then file a certificate of service affirming service of both documents demonstrating (1) they have served all parties entitled to notice under the Bankruptcy Rules, (2) the caption and date shown on the document served; (3) the name of each party or entity served; (4) the address at which each party or entity was served; and (5) the means of service (e.g., via CM/ECF, e-mail, fax, or first-class mail). The movant may file the certificate of service either as an attachment to the filed document or as a separate document, as further described in paragraphs (c) and (e) below.

(b) Filing the Certificate of Service with the Motion. If a movant files the certificate of service at the same time as they file the motion, they shall include the certificate of service as an attachment to the motion.

(c) Filing the Certificate of Service Separately. If the movant files the certificate of service after filing the motion as a separate document, movant must specify the document served and either attach a copy of the document served or link the certificate of service to the document in the docket, through their CM/ECF filing entry.

(d) Service of Documents Filed Electronically.

(1) Notice of Electronic Filing ("NEF"). Whenever a document is entered on the docket, CM/ECF will automatically and immediately generate an NEF.

(2) Service on Registered Users. If the recipient of an electronically filed document is also a registered user of CM/ECF, the automatic transmission of the NEF will be considered equivalent to service of the document by first-class mail. Within each case, the Clerk maintains a list of all parties and attorneys who will accept service by e-mail through CM/ECF and their e-mail addresses. This information is available through PACER and CM/ECF.

(3) Service on Non-Registered Parties.

(A) Attorneys. Attorneys who are not registered CM/ECF users cannot be served through CM/ECF. However, they may be served via e-mail at the e-mail address provided in their notice of appearance, and they may also be served by any other means permitted by these Rules. See Local Rule 2090-1(a); see, e.g., subparagraph (B) below.

(B) Non-Attorneys. The movant must serve all other parties (i.e., those non-attorneys not registered for CM/ECF) with a paper copy of the electronically filed document in accordance with the Bankruptcy Rules and these Rules, unless a non-registered, non-attorney party consents to accept service and notification by e-mail. If a party gives that consent, transmission of an e-mail with the documents attached to the consenting non-registered, non-attorney party will be considered equivalent to service of a paper copy by first-class mail.

(e) Service through CM/ECF. If a movant effectuates service of a document through CM/ECF, the movant need not restate the names and e-mail addresses of the registered users served via transmission of the NEF, provided the certificate of service includes the following language:

I hereby certify that this document filed through CM/ECF will be sent electronically to the registered participants as identified on the Notice of Electronic Filing generated in connection with this document and [paper] copies will be sent to those indicated as non- registered participants on [date] at the following addresses [addresses].

(f) Consequences of Failing to File a Proper and Complete Certificate of Service. Failure to file a proper and complete certificate of service may be cause for a hearing to be held on the motion or for the motion to be denied, even if no party files a response to the motion.