Remember to always search for a creditor before adding.
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Click Add Creditor hyperlink.
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Enter the Case Number.
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The CREDITOR INFORMATION screen displays.
Note: CM/ECF will warn the user if the case already contains creditors.
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Enter the creditor name and address information.
Remember: 5 line maximum
Each line no more than 40 characters (Name may be 50)
Avoid special characters (# & C/O are okay)
Account number/attention line placed on line 2
City, State and zip code on last line
Zip + four must include hyphen
State must be 2 letter abbreviation
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Type defaults to "Creditor". Other values available may be:
Administrative
Limited Notice
Notice of Appearance
20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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If the creditor being added is a member of the creditor committee, click Yes
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If more than one creditor separate creditors with a blank line.
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The TOTAL CREDITORS ENTERED screen will appear.
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Verify the number of creditors you have entered.
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If the number is not correct, click the browser's Back button to investigate your entries.
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Otherwise, click Submit.
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The CREDITORS RECEIPT screen will then display.
This screen confirms the number of creditor records that have been added to the creditor database.
When claims are filed in CM/ECF, they are attached to the specific creditor record of the claimant.
The Proof of Claim module is accessible on this screen so a claim can be added to this new creditor in one continuous. operation.