Amended Transfer of Claim Filed by Limited Filer

Last Updated: April 30, 2013

Updates: 

04/30/2013-updated steps for 5.1 CMECF update

Created : May 6, 2010

Background: 

This event should be used when a filer needs to correct information on a previously filed Transfer of Claim.

There is no fee involved because no Transfer of Claim occurs. and no notice is generated.

Step by Step Procedures

Access Claim Register to verify claim number.

1. Select [Bankruptcy>Creditor Claimant Activity]

2. Enter case number and click Next

3. Select Amended Transfer of Claim from event pick list and click Next

Select any additional attorney(s) box will display.  Do not select an attorney.

4. Click Next to bypass

Note:  When a selection is not made, you will get the following warning:

5. Click OK to continue

6. Select Party (your company) from party pick list or Add/create new party to add your company

7. Click Next

8. A warning will display. Click Next.

   WARNING: This event is ONLY to be used to correct a clerical error on the PDF. It will NOT transfer a claim or assess a fee.

The PDF Document selection screen will display.  The document being filed must be uploaded to CM/ECF at this point.

9. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file

10. Highlight filename
    Right click on filename
    Select Open
    Review document
    Close windowView file to verify the correct file is being selected

11. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

12. Click Next

The following question will display:

An Outside Vendor is a Court appointed agent responsible for processing filed claims in a case. Is there a Claims/Noticing Agent appointed on this case or are there No Claims on this Case?

• Select n for No (if claim are being processed by the court)

• Select y for Yes (if claims are being processed by an outside company)

13. Click Next

Outside Vendor processing claims = No

Outside Vendor processing claims = Yes

Enter Claim Number in text box   Click Next     The next page will display a list of all the creditors who have filed a claim.   Select the claim number that was transferred   The claim number will appear in the Claims Selected box.   Click Next     The next page will display a list of events Select the Transfer of Claim being amended Click Next   Describe the item being amended in the text box   (For example, Transferor, dollar amount, etc)    Click Next     A blank page will appear   Click Next

Enter Claim Number, if known Select Transfer of claim being amended Click Next     Describe the item being amended in the text box   (For example, Transferor, dollar amount, etc)  Click Next     A blank page will appear   Click Next

The Final Text page will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

If No is chosen: 

Amended Transfer of Claim 2 to correct claim amount Filed by (name) on behalf of (name) (RE: [45] Transfer of Claim). (name)

If Yes is chosen: 

Amended Transfer of Claim 2 to correct Transferor Filed by (name) (RE: [45] Transfer of Claim). (name)

14. Verify the accuracy of the docket text  

• If corrections are needed use Back button to navigate back to previous screen and make correction or click Bankruptcy to abort filing and start over.

• If entry is correct, go to step 15

15. Click Next to complete filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.