Motion for Extension of Time Template – Free Download 2026

Moving Party [____________] respectfully moves this Court, pursuant to Rule 6(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and [Local Rule ____________], for an extension of [____] days within which to [file its response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment / complete production of documents / file its expert designations / file its opening brief / complete the act described below]. The current deadline is [____________]. Good cause exists for the requested extension as set forth herein, and the extension will not alter any other deadline in the Court's Scheduling Order.

Good cause for the extension is established by the following: (a) [describe circumstance 1, e.g., volume and complexity of materials requiring review]; (b) [describe circumstance 2, e.g., counsel's pre-existing trial commitments or health circumstances]; and (c) [describe circumstance 3, e.g., need to obtain and review voluminous third-party productions recently received]. Each of these circumstances independently constitutes good cause, and taken together they demonstrate that the current deadline cannot be met through the exercise of reasonable diligence. The extension is sought in good faith and not for the purpose of delay.

Granting the requested extension will not prejudice the opposing party or the efficient administration of justice. The case is still in [discovery / pre-trial / briefing] phase, and [no trial date has been set / the trial date is [____________], which is [____] months away]. The extension will not require modification of the Court's Scheduling Order or any other existing deadline. Counsel for Moving Party [has conferred with / attempted to confer with] opposing counsel regarding this request, and opposing counsel [consents to / does not oppose / opposes] the requested extension.

WHEREFORE, Moving Party respectfully requests that the Court enter an Order extending the deadline for [specify task] from [____________] to [____________], representing an extension of [____] calendar days. In the event the Court requires additional information or briefing regarding the basis for good cause, Moving Party respectfully requests the opportunity to supplement this Motion and/or appear before the Court at a time convenient to the Court's schedule. A proposed Order is submitted concurrently herewith.

Moving Party proposes the following revised deadline: Current deadline: [____________]. Proposed new deadline: [____________]. Number of days requested: [____]. If the proposed extension would conflict with any other case deadline, Moving Party proposes the following corresponding adjustments to the Scheduling Order: [list any downstream deadline adjustments]. Moving Party is prepared to adhere to the proposed extended deadline without further requests for extension absent extraordinary unforeseen circumstances.