UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1000 ELM STREET, SUITE 1001 MANCHESTER, NH 03101 (603) 222-2600 ATTORNEY PASSWORD APPLICATION FOR THE CM/ECF SYSTEM This form shall be used to register for a login and password for the Court’s Live CM/ECF system. Registered users will have privileges to electronically file documents and to view and retrieve electronic docket sheets and documents available for cases assigned to the CM/ECF system. The following information is required for registration: Name: __________________________________________________________________ BNH Number*: __________________________________________________________________ NH Bar ID Number: __________________________________________________________________ Firm Name: __________________________________________________________________ Firm Address: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________________ Fax Number: __________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________________ I have read, understand, and agree to the following: 1. I am admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire in accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1. I will employ the CM/ECF system for cases filed in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. I acknowledge that my login and password is for use only in CM/ECF cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. 2. I will meet all hardware and software requirements promulgated by the Court for system use. I understand that the current minimum requirements for filing documents include a personal computer running a standard platform (e.g., Windows or Macintosh), an Internet Service Provider, Internet Explorer 6.x (or higher), or Firefox/Mozilla 2.0, Adobe Acrobat 4.0 (or higher) (the full Adobe program), and a document scanner. 3. I have read Local Bankruptcy Rule (“LBR”) 5005-4 and Administrative Order (“AO”) 5005-4 and understand the obligations imposed therein. I agree to adhere to the Court’s procedures for the CM/ECF system. I understand that it is my responsibility to learn and use any and all updates to the electronic case filing. 4. Each use of my login and password for filing documents will meet the requirements of Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9011. I understand that pursuant to AO 5005-4(d)(1) the use of my login and password constitutes my signature on the document being submitted. 5. I understand that AO 5005-4(d)(3) imposes on me an obligation to file a Declaration Regarding Electronic Filing with the Court when a document that is electronically filed contains an original signature under oath. 6. Because my login and password constitute my signature pursuant to AO 5005-4(d)(1), I agree to protect and secure the confidentiality of my password. If I have reason to believe that my password has been compromised, it is my responsibility to immediately notify the Court by telephone and by facsimile in accordance with AO 5005-4(a)(3). Moreover, it is also my responsibility to immediately inform the Court of any change in my firm affiliation, address, telephone number, fax number or e-mail address. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 7. I understand that the issuance of a login and password to me constitutes (1) a waiver of the right to receive notice by first class or certified mail and consent to receive notice electronically; and (2) a waiver of the right to service by personal service, first class or certified mail and (3) consent to electronic service, except with regard to service of a summons and complaint under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7004, in accordance with LBR 5005-4(c)(1). I also understand that waiver of service and notice by first class or certified mail applies to notice of the entry of an order or judgment under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9022. I agree to accept Notices of Electronic Filing by e-mail, hand, facsimile, or first class mail in lieu of conventional service. Moreover, I will endeavor to use the automatic e-mail notification feature of the CM/ECF system whenever feasible. 8. If I am an attorney who has not qualified to use ECF in the District of New Hampshire or in any other jurisdiction, I understand I am required to complete the court’s CM/ECF training simulations and have submitted, as an attachment to this application, a signed Attorney Answer Sheet. 9. If I am an attorney admitted to practice in a jurisdiction other than the District of New Hampshire and have qualified to use ECF to file case-related matters, I understand I will not be required to undergo training in order to obtain a login and password in this District. I have stated in writing (below) the date and place of my qualification to use ECF. Use of the District of New Hampshire login and password is subject to my meeting all requirements for full admission to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire per LBR 2090-1(a) or admission pro hac vice in a particular action per LBR 20901(b). Date and Place of Training and/or District currently qualified (list all courts). If admitted pro hac vice, attach a copy of the order. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________ Please return this form to the Administrative Manager–Operations, United States Bankruptcy Court, 1000 Elm Street, Suite 1001, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-1708. If you have any questions, please call (603) 222-2618. * BNH Number is a unique number assigned to individual attorneys by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Hampshire and is for use at the Bankruptcy Court only. See Local Bankruptcy Rules 7102(a)(5) and 9004-1(d). If you do not have a BNH Number, one will be assigned to you during this application process. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Reviewed by: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Administrative Manager–Operations or Designee Login Assigned by: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________ Live System Login: _______________________________________ Password: ________________ Train System Login: _______________________________________ Password: ________________ updated 1/1/2010 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com