Creditor

1. Do I need to attach the B10 claim form as an attachment?

   No. The fillable form will create the B10 form. Any attachments should consist of supporting

   documentation to the Proof of Claim.

    
2. Do I need to become an ECF registered user to file an electronic proof of claim?

   No. A claimant or a claimant's agent may utilize the electronic filing feature available on the court's website without becoming a registered ECF user; no login or password is required.
3. Do you have a form for changing creditor's address?

   See procedures:
   Change of Address for Creditors
4. How can I confirm my claim has been filed on case?

   Please submit a contact request. (FORM PROVIDED BELOW)

   http://www.ilnb.uscourts.gov/

   Or contact the Public Service help line at (312)435-5694
5. How can I receive electronic notices instead of paper?

    Free Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing.
6. How do I change my address? (Creditor)

   See procedures:
   Change of Address for Creditors
7. How do I file a proof of claim against a debtor?

   The form is available on the website under Forms, National Bankruptcy Forms.
   Scroll to B 410 Proof of Claim Form.

   You may also file an electronic proof of claim.
    
8. How do I know when the deadline is to object to a Debtor's discharge or the dischargeability of a debt owed to me by the Debtor?

   The deadline to object to the discharge of many types of debts and to the debtor's general discharge is set forth on the Notice of Meeting of Creditors issued at the beginning of the debtor's case.

   See Bankruptcy Basics:

   https://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/BankruptcyBasics/DischargeInBankruptcy.aspx
9. How do I object to a Debtor's General Discharge or the discharge of a debt owed by the Debtor to me?

   An objection to discharge and/or the determination of dischargeability of a debt are adversary proceedings initiated by timely filing a lawsuit and the payment of a filing fee. If you have an issue related to either an objection to discharge and/or the determination of dischargeability of a particular debt, you are encouraged to consult with a bankruptcy attorney.
10. How will I know the treatment of my claim by the Chapter 13 Trustee?

    Check the website of the Chapter 13 Trustee assigned to the case or contact the Chapter 13's Trustee Office. https://www.ilnb.uscourts.gov/chapter-13-trustees
11. I am a child support creditor. How can I find out if my debt is nondischargeable?

    These matters are complex, so consulting an attorney is strongly recommended. See 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(5)

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/11/523
12. I am a creditor in a case that converted to another chapter. Do I have to file another proof of claim?

    No. Once you have filed a proof of claim, you do not need to re-file it if the case converts to another chapter.
13. I am a creditor in a Chapter 11 case and the plan of reorganization has been approved. When will payments begin?

    Each specific plan has different provisions pertaining to the time and amounts of creditor payments. Read the plan. If you have questions, consult your attorney, or call the debtor's attorney and ask him when your class of creditors will be paid.

    See Bankruptcy Basics Post confirmation Administration:

    https://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/BankruptcyBasics/Chapter11.aspx
14. I am a creditor in a Chapter 7 case. When can I expect payment?

    Each case is different. First the United States Trustee has been a Notice of Possible Dividends issued in the case to which you timely filed a proof of claim. Several months after the deadline to file claims has passed you may contact the Chapter 7 trustee and ask when the trustee anticipates making payments to the creditors. Remember that in more complex cases or cases involving litigation, there may be many months of delay before payments may be made to creditors. The Chapter 7 trustee's contact information is on the notice of the meeting of creditors.
15. I am a creditor's attorney and will be filing a claim on behalf of my client. How do I record the creditor address and my address as attorney?

    When filing the claim, there is a drop-down box on the first screen which allows you, the filer, to select who is submitting the claim. The options are: Creditor; Creditor’s Attorney; Debtor; Debtor’s Attorney; or Trustee. If the attorney is the filer, you will be able to add the attorney name and address and select the creditor’s name from the listing of creditors in the case or if the creditor is not listed or listed incorrectly, you are able to add the correct creditor. Both names and addresses will be added to the mailing matrix and displayed on the Proof of Claim and Claims Register.
16. I am a creditor. What should I do if my address changes from the address on my Proof of Claim?

    You should file a change of address form with the Court. This form can be found on the Court's website, and should also be sent to the case trustee.
17. I am filing a Proof of Claim, what is the difference between the Notice & Payment address?

    Notice address is where the court office will send notices. Payment address is where the trustees will send payments.
18. I am looking up a case; however when I click on the link to view any of the documents, a restricted notice come up.

    To avoid compromising an individual's private information and an individual's privacy, restrictions will now be place on all documents, including claims, filed in cases opened before December 1, 2003, that have been closed for at least a year. Every document will be restricted even if the content has no private or sensitive information. Documents that were previously unrestricted are now available only for court users, case participants and their attorneys, and anyone using a public terminal. Documents that were previously restricted to court users retain the same restriction level.

    https://tdi.ilnb.uscourts.gov/madcap/Default.htm#cm%20ecf%20releases/cmecf4.0%20and%204.2/cmecf%20release%204.1.htm
19. I filed a claim and my attachments did not properly attach to the claim filed. How do I get the supporting documentation filed?

    a) Ensure that the attachment(s) is in PDF format and is being submitted in black and white (no color documents).
    b) Confirm that each PDF document being attached is less than 7 MB in size.
    c) File an amended claim and attach the correct PDF images.
    d) When filing the amended claim, check the box on the form that designates that the claim is amended. Select the claim number of the claim to be amended.
    e) Attachments must be added by the process above.
20. I need to amend a claim. How do I do this?

    When completing the fillable claim form, check the box (above Item 1. on the form) to indicate that the claim amends a previously filed claim. You can then enter the Court claim number and/or date of the previous claim.