EDSS is a service that may be used by self-represented parties who need to file documents with the court as an alternative to faxing, mailing, or bringing the documents to the courthouse. Documents will be processed by the next business day. Bankruptcy petitions may not receive a case number until the next business day.
EDSS is not to be used by parties with an ECF account. EDSS should not be used to file a proof of claim. Proofs of claim should be filed using the Electronic Proof of Claim (ePOC) system. Do not use EDSS for your list of creditors (matrix). Instead submit them using the online Creditor Matrix Tool.
Before Submitting Your Documents:
- Review the Filing Requirements for your case.
- Filing with EDSS is governed by EDSS Administrative Procedures. Please review these procedures prior to submission.
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Sample forms on our website are available to aid in your submission. Forms can be found under the Forms & Fees menu.
- NOTE: Wet ink signatures are required for any Official Form containing a signature block. Printed or typed signatures will not be accepted. Your case may be DISMISSED if you fail to properly sign documents.
- Forms that have been completed using a fillable form must be flattened prior to submission. Please reference these instructions for flattening forms from our website: Flattening a PDF instructions.
- Consider utilizing the Bankruptcy Help Desk. Volunteer attorneys provide assistance to Chapter 7 debtors, or people considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, who wish to proceed pro se (without an attorney to represent them). The Help Desk is open in Milwaukee on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, in Room 153 of the U.S. Courthouse.
- Review the size of your document after completion. Files must be less than 2 MB.
Please click here to submit your documents.