File Claims

Forms:
Proof of Claim
Mortgage POC Attachment

Bankruptcy Rule 3001 & 3002.1

Quick Note

See Federal Bankruptcy Rule 3004 and 3005 regarding filing of claims by the debtor or trustee or guarantors of co-debtors.

Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 requires that when filing a Mortgage Claim in a Chapter 13 case, the Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment (B10A) must be attached as a supportive document to the proof of claim.

To file an amended claim, see File Amended Claim procedure.

1. Click Bankruptcy Menu

2. Click File Claims

3. Enter the case number (i.e., 18-10058)

Ensure case name and number match the document you are filing
Click Next

4. Search for the creditor by clicking on the drop down arrow

5. Select the creditor from the drop down list, and click Next

If the creditor's name does not appear on the list, click on Add Creditor.

If the creditor's name appears on the list, but reflects a different address, click on Edit Creditor

6. Answer Yes or No to Is this the correct creditor?

7. Enter the Proof of Claim information as follows:

Amends Claim #: leave blank. See File Amended Claims procedure to file an amended claim.
Filed By: the default is creditor. If necessary, change to appropriate type.
Amount Claimed: enter total amount of the claim. Do not leave blank.
Secured and Priority: enter amount(s) in the appropriate fields.
Description and Remarks: enter additional comments to describe the claim, if needed.
Click Next

8. Browse for the proof of claim, verify it, and attach the document (PDF file)

Attach supportive documents, if applicable
Note: For Mortgage claims filed in a Chapter 13 case, attach the Mortgage Proof of Claim (B10Attachment A)
Click Next to file the claim

9. Print the Notice of Electronic Claims Filing as verification of the date and time the claim was filed.