Motion to Pay Prepetition Wages

Last Updated: March 31, 2016

Filing Requirements:

  • Motion to Pay Prepetition Wages.

    Note: In a Chapter 11 case, notice is also sent to the Creditors' Committee, or if no committee was appointed, to the list of 20 largest unsecured creditors. 

  • Proof of Service.


To File Electronically:

  1. Log into CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications or Misc/Other].

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

  4. Select [Pay Prepetition Wages] from the event list.

  5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.

  6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.

    Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection is correct, check the box to create an association.

  7. Browse to select the Motion (.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.