Effective March 12, 2024, all petitions presented for filing in Rochester, NY must be accompanied by proper photo identification as set forth below:

Any individual debtor who is not represented by an attorney (an “Unrepresented Debtor”) seeking to file a petition shall provide an original photo identification of himself or herself at the time of filing. If the petition is a joint petition, photo identification for both debtors shall be provided.

Any individual presenting a petition for filing on behalf of an Unrepresented Debtor shall provide an original photo identification for the debtor or debtors named in the petition, and for himself or herself, at the time of filing.

Where a petition is presented for filing by mail, it shall be accompanied by a copy of photo identification for the debtor or debtors named in the petition.

Acceptable identification for the purposes of this rule includes a state driver’s license, a U.S. passport, an identification card issued by a federal, state, or local governmental entity, military identification, a resident alien card, or a student identification card. Identification shall be current and legible and shall include a photograph.