Amendments to Schedules
Last Updated: April 10, 2010

Note:  A closed case must be reopened before an amendment is filed.  

Filing Requirements:

• Amended Schedule with signature declaration

• If Amending Schedule A, B, D, E, F, I, or J, file an Amended Summary of Schedules

• Matrix Supplement when adding new creditors (listing only new creditors)

• Proof of Service (showing service of Amendment when new creditors have been added)

• $30.00 filing fee to add/delete creditors, or change the amount/classification of a debt.

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Miscellaneous].

3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Amended Schedules/Statements/Summary ] from the event list.
   
   Note: The following documents are not included in this event and must be filed separately: Amended Means Test (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), Amended Petition, Amended Statement of Social Security Number.

5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.

6. Select the party filer.

7. Browse to select the Amended Schedule(s) (pdf file).
   
   Note:  The Matrix Supplement and Proof of Service should be added as an attachment to your document. Warning: If you file the matrix supplement using the Matrix Supplement event, you will be prompted for another filing fee.

8. Select each amended schedule/statement being filed.

9. If schedule A, B, D, E, F, I, or J, is selected, update the summary of schedules with cumulative totals for each amended schedule.
   
   Important Note: This is the TOTAL amount for the schedule, not just the amended amount. The existing total for each schedule will be reflected on the Summary of Schedules. An Amended Summary of Schedules should be filed when amending Schedules A, B, D, E, F, I, or J.

10. If Schedule C, I, J, or Means Test is selected, update the appropriate fields when prompted.  

11. If schedule D, E, or F is selected, answer the question, "Are you adding/deleting creditors, or changing the amount/classification of a debt?"

12. When appropriate, check box to 'Add new creditors' to add new creditors to case.

13. If box is checked, enter name and address of new creditors. Address may be up to 4 lines. More than one creditor may be entered. Separate creditors with a blank line. Creditor type is Creditor. Creditor committee should be No.

14. Leave receipt field blank and click Next to continue filing when fee is due.  You will be directed to the credit card payment screen after completing this entry.

15. When appropriate, note that creditors were added to case in text box (e.g., RCU added to case or 5 creditors added to case).

16. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
    
    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.