• Any party in a case may file a proof of claim
  • NOTE: Claims are not filed in every case. Refer to the case docket to determine if a claims deadline has been set.

• Leave blank to choose from a list of creditors on next screen

• Creditor, Creditor Attorney, Debtor, Debtor Attorney or Trustee

*Redact Personal Identifiers*

Redaction Policy

• Review all supporting documents to be attached to the claim and verify that all personal identifiers have been redacted (e.g. social security/taxpayer identification numbers, dates of birth, financial account numbers)
• After all documents to be attached have been redacted, select I understand that, if I file, I must comply with the redaction rules. I have read this notice.
• Click Next
• Select the creditor
• If the creditor's name and/or address do not match, select creditor not listed

NOTE: Before proceeding, verify the debtor's name and case number to confirm the claim is being filed in the correct case

• Enter or verify the name of the creditor and the address where notices should be sent exactly as it appears on the claim
• Enter the filer’s telephone number, email address and other names the creditor used with the debtor

• If yes, enter from whom the claim was acquired

• If applicable, select Payment Address differs from Notice Address and enter the address where payments should be sent, telephone number and email address of the recipient
• If applicable, enter a uniform claim identifier for electronic payments

• If yes, you will see the message: NOTE-you should only amend a claim if you are the original claimant or the transferee of the claim
• Click OK
• Select the claim number and date the claim being amended was filed

• If yes, enter the name of the party who made the earlier filing

• If yes, enter the last four digits of the identifying number

• Enter the amount owed as of the date of the bankruptcy filing (e.g. 1,000.00)
• Does this amount include interest or other charges? IF yes, attach a statement itemizing interest, fees, expenses or other charges
• If you have entered a claim amount of $0.00, enter a brief explanation (e.g. unknown, unliquidated)

• Enter the basis of the claim (e.g. goods sold, money loaned, lease, services performed, personal injury or wrongful death, credit card)

• If yes, select the nature of the property (real estate, motor vehicle. If other, enter a description of the collateral securing the claim)
• Enter the basis for perfection (e.g. title, deed)
• Enter the value of the property
• Enter the amount of the claim that is secured
• Enter the amount of the claim that is unsecured
• Enter the amount necessary to cure any default as of the date of the petition
• Enter the annual interest rate as of the date of the petition and select whether the rate is fixed or variable

• If yes, and lease payments are delinquent, enter the amount necessary to cure the default as of the filing of the petition

• If yes, enter a description of the subject property

• If yes, select the basis for priority claim status and enter the amount of the claim entitled to priority

• If yes, you will be directed to attach the documents after submitting the claim
• Attachments must be in PDF format and must not exceed 35 MB in size
• Multiple attachments are permitted

NOTE: Do not include a copy of a proof of claim form as an attachment

• In the free-text box, enter the name of the signer (required), the signer’s title and company/employer
• Enter the address, telephone number and email address of the signer
• Click "I'm not a robot" and follow the reCAPTCHA instructions
• Review the claim to verify that all information is correct, including the case number and name
• Click Submit Claim

• Click Browse to select the document to be filed (PDF)
• If adding more than one attachment, select add attachment
• Click File Proof of Claim
• The final screen will indicate that your claim is successfully filed and the claim number will appear
• Click on the claim number to view and/or print the filed claim