HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

Complete the fillable claim form located on the forms page of our website
● Go to www.ilcb.uscourts.gov
● Click on Forms
● Select B10 - Proof of Claim (location of main bk case)
OR
Scan your claim and save to a pdf as follows:
● Click on fillable pdf court form.
● Complete all fields.
● IMPORTANT! Remember to sign the document as /s/ signor’s name
● Click on the "Save a copy of the file" icon in the Adobe Acrobat menu bar. The "save a copy" window appears.
● Change the "Save in:" filed to the folder you wish to save the pdf file in.
● Name your pdf file in the "File name" field.
● Verify that Adobe PDF Files (*.pdf) is selected in the "Save as type." field.
● Click on the Save button.
● Scan supporting documents as a separate pdf file.

1. Access ECF - Electronic Case Filing System at ecf.ilcb.uscourts.gov
2. Select Bankruptcy > File Claims
3. Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
4. Search for appropriate creditor. Verify that the creditor’s address is the same.
If creditor is not listed or listed at a different address, Add creditor
   
  In general, use the business name and not the business’s finance company name
  Do not enter the fdba or aka names.
  Do not enter "attorney at law", "assignee", "its assigns", MD or similar descriptions.
   
  If you are representing the creditor and would like notices sent to you rather than the creditor, Add creditor as follows:
  Creditor
  c/o attorney or agent
  Address of attorney or agent
   
  If you are representing the creditor and would like notices sent to BOTH you and the creditor, Add creditor as follows,
  Creditor
  Address of Creditor
   
  AND File a Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice on behalf of the creditor.
   
5. Enter all information in the appropriate fields for the claim you are filing.
6. Browse, verify and attach claim pdf
7. Browse, verify, and attach any supporting documents, if applicable.
Change radio button from ‘no’ to ‘yes’
  AND Enter a description of the attachment.
   
8. Print the Notice of Electronic Filing.
  This is your confirmation that a proof of claim has been filed with the court.

 

Call our help desk at 217-492-4114 if you have questions or problems.



























ASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER OF CLAIM

If the claim being transferred/assigned has not been previously filed by the transferor, file your transfer/assignment as an original claim, Go to ECF>File Claim (Do not use for Transfer/Assignment). See How To File A Claim

 

If you are filing a Transfer/Assignment of Claim pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 3001 (e) (2) or (e) (4), you are required to search the official claims register for the claim number of the proof of claim previously filed by the transferor.


1. Go to PACER>Reports>Claim Register
Review the claims register for the proof of claim previously filed by the transferor.
   
2. Make a note of the claim number.
   
3. Go to ECF> Transfer of Claim (original claim number required)
   
4. Ensure correct case name and number match the document you are filing.
   
5. The Attorney Selection screen will display.
  No selection should be needed here. Click Next.
   
6. The Party Selection screen will display.
  If you, the transferee, are not listed, or you are listed with an incorrect address, click on the Add/Create New Party hyperlink .
  In general, use the business name and not the business’s finance company name
  Do not enter the fdba or aka names.
  Do not enter "attorney at law", "assignee", "its assigns", MD or similar descriptions.
   
  If you are representing the transferee and would like notices sent to you rather than the transferee, Add transferee as follows:
  Transferee
  c/o attorney or agent
  Address of attorney or agent
   
7. The Party Selection screen will display again.
  The creditor you added/created will be highlighted.
8. The PDF Document screen will display.
Browse, verify and attach assignment/transfer of claim pdf.
 
9. A Claims Transfer screen will display.
  *Select the transfer type (Refer to Bankruptcy Rule 3001 (e))
  *Select the claim transferee from the existing creditors within the case by clicking the Search Creditors button.
  *Select the claim transferor by clicking on the Search Creditors button
   
10. The Final Text Editing Screen will display
  Review the information on this screen carefully.
  To abort or restart the transaction, click the Bankruptcy hyperlink on the Main Menu Bar
  If no changes are need, click Next.

 

The court will send a Notice of Transfer/Assignment to the transferor and other interested parties.