Filing checklist
Before preparing AO 213P, verify the identity of the form and gather the records the instructions call for.
- Confirm the federal court form number, category, and effective date before using it.
- Review the district, bankruptcy, appellate, or criminal filing rules for signatures, exhibits, fees, and service requirements.
- Confirm the jurisdiction, case or matter details, party names, dates, exhibits, and required signature blocks.
- Attach exhibits, certificates, notices, affidavits, or service documents in the order required by the court, agency, or counterparty.
- Check whether notarization, witness information, service, or original signatures are required.