Sec.  1.10010   Do I need to send paper copies with my electronic applications?

   (a) If you file electronically through IBFS, the electronic record is the
   official record.

   (b) If you file electronically, you do not need to submit paper copies of
   your application.

   (c) If you submit paper copies of your application with your payment, we
   will consider them as copies and may not retain them.