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Rule 9011-4 Signatures on Pleadings

(A) Pleadings. Every pleading, motion, or other paper filed by an attorney must bear the signature of at least one attorney of record. The original of every pleading, motion, or other paper filed by a party not represented by an attorney must bear the original signature of that pro se party.

Stamped, facsimile, or electronic signatures on original paper pleadings filed by pro se parties or conventionally filed by attorneys are not permitted.

(B) Plans. All disclosure statements and plans submitted in a chapter 11 case, and plans submitted in chapter 12 and 13 cases, must be signed by the plan proponent and counsel.