Documents can be filed under seal only by order of the Court. First, file the motion and proposed order to seal document. After an order is entered granting the motion, file the sealed document.

Parties are encouraged to file sealed documents electronically via ECF. If you do so, please do NOT send a paper copy to the Court. If you decide to file in paper rather than electronically, the court will scan the document and (a) shred the original; or (b) return it to the filer if a self-addressed stamped envelope was included.

Filing Requirements:

• Motion to Seal Document
  State the reason for sealing the document keeping in mind that the motion can be viewed by the public. DO NOT ATTACH the sealed document.
• Proposed Order
• After an order is entered granting the motion, file the Sealed Document.
  Note: The docket entry will appear on the public docket as "Sealed Document" but the document can not be viewed.

Step-by-Step Procedures to file Motion:

1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Select [Bankruptcy or Adversary > Motions/Applications].
3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).
4. Select [Seal Document] from the event list.
5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.
6. Select the party filer.
7. Browse to select the Motion (.pdf file).
   DO NOT ATTACH the sealed document.
8. Refer to related document (optional)
9. Modify the text as appropriate.
10. 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.
11. Electronically file the Proposed Order. Instructions

Step-by-Step Procedures to file Sealed Document:

1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Select [Bankruptcy or Adversary > Miscellaneous].
3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).
4. Select [Sealed Document] from the event list.
5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.
6. Select the party filer.
7. Browse to select the sealed document (.pdf file).
8. Modify the text as appropriate.
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.