How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A Motion to Extend Time is filed to request an extension of a scheduled deadline. If filing a motion to extend time to file a proof of claim, file the motion before filing the claim. The claim must be filed within 60 days of an order granting the extension. To request an extension of time to file schedules, use Application to Extend Time to File Schedules. To request an extension of time to file credit counseling certificate, use Motion to Extend Time for Credit Counseling. To file a motion to impose or extend the automatic stay, use Motion to Impose Stay or Motion to Extend Stay. Forms/RulesRules/Code Sections: FRBP 9006(b)(1)BLR 9006-1 Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: Document in basic captioned format Certificate of Service DocketDocket: Ensure Filing Requirements are met Select Bankruptcy Select Motions/Applications Enter case number (xx-xxxxx) Click Next Select the party filer Click Next If the party is not listed Use Add/Create New Party Click Next If you see the message: IMPORTANT: The following attorney/party association(s) will be created in this case. De-selecting a party association will result in the filing attorney NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing for that party. If this is a joint filing, review the list carefully to ensure that only parties represented by the filing attorney are selected. Remove the check mark from any party not represented by the filing attorney Click Next Select 06-Motion to Extend Time Click Next Answer the question: Does this motion include a completed notice of hearing? Browse to select the document to be filed (PDF) Click Next Refer to existing event(s), if applicable Enter Reason for Extension in free text box Insert hearing information, if applicable (if hearing not included, click Next) Click the clock icon to select Hearing Time Click the calendar icon to select Hearing Date Click the drop-down menu to select Location Click Next If referring to an existing event Select the category to which your event relates Click Next Select the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates Click Next Modify the docket text by using the drop-down and free-text boxes to enter additional information, if necessary Click Next Verify docket text Click Next ‹ Motion to Extend Stay up Motion to Extend Time for Credit Counseling ›
