How to File a Proof of Claim on Platform

Platform provides a single form to file claims in any district through a single form. Here's how it works:

1. Locate the case

First, you want to locate the case where you want to file a Proof of Claim. The case can be found through a notification from our consumer monitoring service or on the Case Search Page. Once you have found the relevant case, you can click the claim button to navigate to the form and import all of the relevant bankruptcy case details.

  • District: This is where the district where the case was filed. This is automatically populated when you select a case.
  • Extended Case Number: the extended case number for the case. This is also automatically populated when you select a case.

 

2. Add the Creditor Information

Start by adding the address for the company. We store address information, so you can quickly reselect the address in future forms.

  • Creditor Address: Who is the current creditor? Include the creditor name. 3rd party servicers often put {SERVICER} / {LENDER}.
  • Payment Address: Where should notices and payments to the creditor be sent? It is very important to identify the correct person and address to receive notifications. Consumer bankruptcies generally move very quickly with short deadlines to respond. Include the address of the creditor. Include the address where payments should be sent if different.
  • Signature Address: The address of the person signing the form. Submitting this form has the same legal effect as filing a claim using CM/ECF or submitting a signed proof of claim form at the courthouse.
  • Signature Type: Identify the signor’s authority to sign the claim.
  • Other Names: Is there another name the creditor used with the debtor? Specify that here.
  • Previous Creditor: Has this claim been acquired from someone else? This is where creditors must disclose if a debt was acquired from another company or person. You should be prepared to disclose the evidence demonstrating you own or are authorized to file the claim.
  • Previous Filer: Do you know if anyone else has filed a proof of claim for this claim? Occasionally, a different proof of claim may be filed for the same debt.

 

3. Include the Claim Amount

Give Information About the Claim as of the Date the Case Was Filed.

  • Claim Amount: How much is the claim? Identify the amount the debtor owed as of the date the bankruptcy was filed. Do not include any amounts that may have come due after the bankruptcy was filed.
  • Includes Interest: Select yes if claim amount includes interest or other charges. An additional document must be included if claim amount includes interest. If the amount includes interest, penalties, or fees you must check the box. In addition to the claim, you must provide a detailed breakdown of these additional charges.
  • Basis of Claim: What is the basis of the claim? This is where you describe why the debtor owes you money. Make sure to include documentation for the basis of the claim. If the claim is based on any type of written document, Bankruptcy Rule 3001(c) requires that a copy of the document(s) be filed with the claim.  If the writing is lost or destroyed, then include a statement of the circumstances of the loss or destruction with the claim. E.g., if your answer is “Money loaned,” then include the agreement the user signed to acquire the loan. Don’t disclose private information (see the redaction section below).