Free Creditor Matrix Instructions - North Dakota

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA QUENTIN N. BURDICK UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 655 1ST AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 210 FARGO, ND 58102-4932 www.ndb.uscourts.gov

DIANNE G. SCHMITZ
CLERK TELEPHONE NUMBER 701-297-7100 FAX NUMBER 701-297-7105

INSTRUCTIONS - FOR PREPARATION OF CREDITOR MATRIX The mailing list of creditors is used whenever notice must be given to creditors. Submit the creditor matrix filed in each bankruptcy case in ".txt" format on a 3.5" diskette, CD or e-mailed to [email protected]. The creditor matrix in electronic format will be submitted in lieu of the "hard copy" mailing list. For cases not filed electronically, the "Verification of Creditor Matrix" form will be submitted with the petition. The file containing the creditor matrix will be identified by using the debtor's first name initial and last name (e.g., "dsmith.txt"). Multiple cases filed at the same time may be submitted on one diskette, CD or e-mail. For your convenience a small supply of diskettes will be available in the Clerk's Office for distribution. To ensure the accuracy of the court's records, the following guidelines must be strictly adhered to: · Type the list in a single column placed against the left margin. Do NOT leave spaces to the left of the column or center the column. Do NOT use all CAPITAL letters or bold or italicized print. Do NOT use special characters in the address. (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), +). List creditors alphabetically. Do NOT include the following people as they will automatically be retrieved by the computer database. 1.) Debtor; 2) Joint Debtor; 3) Attorney for the Debtor(s); 4) Trustee; 5) U.S. Trustee Provide a full (i.e. three- or four-line) address, unless a creditor has its own zip code (e.g., Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, NY 10570). Limit each creditor's name and address to five lines, single-spaced. Limit each line of a name or address to 40 characters and/or spaces. Place any attention line on the second line of the name/address block. Use the correct postal abbreviation for each state (e.g., ND for North Dakota). Place the zip code on the last line of the name/address block following City/State. Type

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nine-digit zip codes with a hyphen separating the two groups of numbers (e.g., 000000000). · · Leave at least two blank lines between each name/address block. Avoid stray or extra marks on the list (e.g., letterhead, dates, debtor's name, page numbers, hyphens, dashes, slashes, commas). A Verification of Creditor Matrix with signatures must be filed with the petition (sample attached). It is important to provide a complete matrix with all creditors names and addresses to ensure all parties receive proper notice and timely service. Save the mailing list in an ASCII file format with an appropriate text extension (e.g., txt). The file containing the mailing list shall be identified by using the debtor's first name initial and last name (e.g., "dsmith.txt").

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Avoid stray or extra marks on the creditor list (e.g., letterhead, dates, debtor's name, page numbers, hyphens, dashes, slashes, commas). SAMPLE OF CREDITOR LIST: Courier 12 pitch

First City National Bank of Beaumont PO Box 3391 Beaumont TX 77704 Flex Northwest 1540 NW 46th St Seattle WA 98372 General Welding Supply Co PO Box 3617 Baltimore MD 20984 George S Bush Export Inc 1400 Exchange Building Buffalo NY 10984 Glander International Lake Success Plaza One Hollow Lane Lake Success NY 11042 Gus Electronics Marine Division 3700 West 61st Ave Anchorage AK 99502 Hansberrys Appliance Parts Division 400 9th Ave N Seattle WA 98109

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA IN RE: CASE NO. __________________

Debtors.

VERIFICATION OF CREDITOR MATRIX The above named Debtor(s) hereby verifies that the submitted list of creditors is true and correct to the best of our knowledge.

Date:

__________________________________ Debtor signature

Date:

__________________________________ Joint Debtor signature