Motion for Extension of Time (Rule 6(b))

• Caption: court name, title of the action, file number and document designation (FRCP 10(a))
• Motion stating with particularity the grounds and the relief sought (FRCP 7(b)(1))
• Supporting memorandum of law (form and length set by local rule)
• Supporting declarations or exhibits as needed (28 U.S.C. § 1746)
• Proposed order (required by many local rules)
• Signature of attorney of record with address, email and phone (FRCP 11(a))
• Certificate of service, unless served through the court’s electronic-filing system on registered users (FRCP 5(d)(1)(B))
• Redact Social Security and taxpayer-ID numbers, birth dates, minors’ names and financial-account numbers (FRCP 5.2(a))

Deadline: Before the deadline expires for good cause; after it expires, also requires excusable neglect (FRCP 6(b)(1)). Some deadlines cannot be extended (FRCP 6(b)(2)).

• FRCP 6(b)

• Whether the opponent’s position must be stated
• Whether a stipulation suffices
• Assigned judge’s individual practices or standing orders

Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.

• Motion to Dismiss (Rule 12(b))
• Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (Rule 12(c))
• Motion for a More Definite Statement (Rule 12(e))
• Motion to Strike (Rule 12(f))
• Motion for Leave to Amend (Rule 15)
• Motion to Intervene (Rule 24)