Transfer of Claim (Limited Users)

This procedure is for limited users only. See separate procedure if you are an attorney filer.

General Information

• If a claim has been transferred other than for security after the Proof of Claim has been filed, evidence of the transfer must be filed with the Court.

• The Court will issue a notice to the transferor (the original holder of the claim) giving them opportunity to object to the transfer.

Filing Requirements

• A Transfer of Claim filing fee is due for each transfer filed.

• Transfer of Claim should be filed using Official Form B 210. Note that only the first page of this form should be used.

• Transfer of claim must be signed by the filing party.

• The document must specify which claim is being transferred, using the Court claim number (this can be located in ECF by going to Reports > Claims Register).

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ ECF

2.  Select Bankruptcy > Limited Users

3.  Enter the case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next

4.  Select Transfer of Claim from the event list and click Next

5. Enter the name of the filing party and click Next

6. Browse to select the document to be filed  (pdf file).  Click Next

7. Filing fee amount is displayed. Click Next

8. Click the Search Creditors button to locate the transferee (the party receiving the claim).

9. If the transferee is listed with the correct address: Click to select it then click Select.

      If not listed, or listed with an incorrect address:

1. Click Close

2. Click Add New Creditor

3. Type the name and address of the transferee into the text box then click Submit

10. Click the Search Creditors button to locate the transferor (the party from whom the claim is being transferred).

11. Click to select the party who currently holds the claim (be sure to select the one with the correct address if there is more than one record for the creditor) then click Select.

12. If there is no claim associated with the record you selected, a list of all claims filed on the case is displayed. Select the claim that is being transferred.

13. If all the information displayed is correct, click Next. If a correction needs to be made, click Clear to start over.

14. Final docket text is displayed for review. Click Next

15. If final docket text is correct, click Next to submit your filing.

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

Curing Deficiencies

If the Transfer of Claim is deficient, an amended Transfer must be filed prior to the deficiency deadline using the instructions above, or the Transfer may be stricken or other action taken as deemed appropriate.