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EDSS - Submitting Documents to the Court

EDSS is a service that may be used by self-represented parties who need to file documents with the court as an alternative to mailing or bringing them to the courthouse. 

Filing with EDSS is governed by Local Rule 5005-1 and the EDSS Administrative Procedures.  

Documents submitted via EDSS will be processed by the next business day. Bankruptcy petitions may not receive a case number until the next business day. Only PDFs are allowed and pictures are not accepted unless you scan them to PDF (Apple devices | Android devices).

EDSS may not be used for: (1) filing or withdrawing a claim; (2) submitting your list of creditors (the “matrix”); or (3) applying for unclaimed funds. Use these links instead:  

Before submitting a bankruptcy petition by yourself, consider requesting a free review with an available volunteer attorney. 

ECF users may only use EDSS in the event of a technical failure pursuant to Local Rules 5005-1(d), 5005-3 and 9001-1.

Phone Number*
Format must be NN-NNNNN (i.e. 25-00123)
Maximum 10 files.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
25 MB limit per form.

By clicking "submit" below you agree to each of the following:

  1. I am intending to file the attached document(s) with the court.
  2. I will receive two emails from the court. The first e-mail will advise that the attached documents have been received but not docketed/filed. I understand that the attached document(s) will not be considered filed with the court until I have received the second a confirmation e-mail from the court stating that the documents have been docketed/filed (as opposed to received).
  3. This filing is made in compliance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9011 and all applicable statutes and court rules.
  4. I have reviewed the court's EDSS Administrative Procedures including the requirements pertaining to: (i) the service of documents filed with the court; (ii) my obligation to retain the original document(s) filed; (iii) ensuring documents are properly signed; and (iv) the payment of required fees.
  5. I consent to receive notices or other papers from the Clerk of Court to the e-mail address set forth above.
  6. This system may only be used to file documents with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
  7. By entering my initials in the box below, I affirm that I am intending to sign this form with my signature and consent to use this electronic form.

 

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION SCREEN AND EMAIL AFTER CLICKING SUBMIT, YOUR REQUEST HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED.