Amended Petition
Last Updated:  December 12, 2024

11 U.S.C.
Fed. R. Bank. P.

Event: Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous > Amended Petition

An Amended Petition may be filed to correct debtor information listed in the original petition. Examples include debtor name, address, nature of debt, debtor type, e.g.

Note:  A Spouse CANNOT be added to the case by filing an Amended Petition.

To File Electronically:

  1. Log into CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Miscellaneous].

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

  4. Select [Amended Petition] from the event list.

    Note: Petition must contain redacted SSN.  

  5. Select the party filer.

  6. Browse to select the Amended Petition (pdf file).

  7. If case is a Chapter 11, answer question re: small business designation.

  8. Note why the Petition was amended in the text box.

  9. 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.