File New Claims 

 410  410A (Mortgage POC Attachment)

Local Rule #

Federal Rule #

Category:  File Claims (Limited Access)

Before filing the proof of claim, remember to redact personal information as required by Bankruptcy Rule 9037.

Filing the proof of claim allows you to select the creditor from the creditor's list.  If the creditor's name is not listed, Add the Creditor during filing.  The creditor information is used for noticing purposes.  Entering creditor's data in the Name and Address field cannot exceed five lines per creditor.  If multiple creditors are added, separate each added creditor with a blank line.

1. Select Bankruptcy menu.
2. Select File Claims.
3. Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
   • Submit.
4. Search for the appropriate creditor from the drop down list.
   • Is the creditor listed? (Select the appropriate answer for instructions.)
   • • Yes, listed with correct address.

       • Select creditor from drop down box.

       • Review claim name and address in the pop up box.

       • Select Yes if creditor information is the same as on the claim, then continue with step 5.

       • Select No if creditor information is not the same as on the amended claim.

       • • From drop down list, search for correct creditor.

        

     • Yes, listed but has incorrect address listed.
       • Click on Add Creditor hyperlink.
       • Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
       • Enter creditor's name and mailing address.
         • Select type of creditor: Creditor or Administrative. Note to U.S. Trustee; Do not select Administrative as creditor type. 
         • Select "yes" if creditor is on creditor committee. 
         • Click submit
       • Verify the number of creditors added to the case. 
       • Click  File A Proof of Claim hyperlink.
       • Type name of creditor in box.

       • Select creditor from drop down box.

       • Review claim name and address in the pop up box.

       • Select Yes if creditor information is the same as on the claim, then continue with step 5.

       • Select No if creditor information is not the same as on the amended claim.

       • • From drop down list, search for correct creditor.

        

     • No, not listed.
       • Click on Add Creditor hyperlink.
       • Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
       • Enter creditor's name and mailing address.
         • Select type of creditor: Creditor or Administrative. Note to U.S. Trustee; Do not select Administrative as creditor type. 
         • Select "yes" if creditor is on creditor committee. 
         • Click submit. 
       • Verify the number of creditors added to the case. 
       • Click  File A Proof of Claim hyperlink.
       • Search for the added creditor from the drop down list and select name.
       • Type name of creditor in box.

       • Select creditor from drop down box.

       • Review claim name and address in the pop up box.

       • Select Yes if creditor information is the same as on the claim, then continue with step 5.

       • Select No if creditor information is not the same as on the amended claim.

       • • From drop down list, search for correct creditor.

        

5. Proof of Claim Information for Screen.
   • Amends Claim # (Bypass - see File Amended Claims procedure to file an amended claim) 
   • Filed by (select appropriate party type filing the claim)
   • Enter amount(s) in the  Amount Claimed, Secured and/or Priority sections..
   • • Note to the U.S. Trustee: If filing an Administrative claim, select Priority. 
   • Description and/or Remarks, if applicable.
6. Browse, verify and attach the Proof of Claim (410 form) (PDF file).

   Locate the document (PDF or TXT). Right-mouse click on the correct filename. Select Open from the drop down menu. This will launch the PDF or TXT file's application. Verify the document. Close the document by clicking on the X in the upper-right hand corner of the Adobe or NotePad application. Click on the Open button in ECF to attach the document in the Browse field.

   Quick Note The court quality assures all incoming files and verifies for /s/signatures, missing pages, correct document to selected event, case number, readable file, etc.

   • Attach supportive documents, such as pay stub, contract, etc., if applicable.
     Note: For Mortgage claims filed in a Chapter 13 case, attach the Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment (410A) as a supportive document.

     From the first Browser screen: Click on the Yes button at Attachments to Documents. Click the "Next" button. In the second Browser screen: Browse, verify and attach supportive document (PDF file). Select Category of document such as Declaration, Exhibit, etc. or type description of document. Click on Add to List. Repeat steps 1 - 3 until all supportive documents are attached. When done, click on Next to continue procedure.

     Quick Note NEVER attach a document that can be filed under Notices & Hearing.

7. Print the Notice of Electronic Filing. It's your receipt.

   Print to PDF Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select Acrobat PDF Writer as your current printer selection and press Print. The Save PDF File As screen appears. Name your PDF file. Click in the Save in: Window to choose the directory to save your PDF file. Click on the Save button to print to PDF. Print a paper copy Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select your current printer and press the Print button.

   Quick Note Keep original signed document along with the Notice of Electronic Filing at your office.

8. Make note of assigned proof of claim number.

Back to Top

Previous Page

Home