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Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case – No Proof of Claim Deadline (For Individuals or Joint Debtors)

Federal · United States Courts · Effective October 1, 2020

This form is a notice that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case has been filed. It gives important information to creditors, debtors, and trustees about the case, including details about the meeting of creditors and important deadlines.

The court describes it as: This is an Official Bankruptcy Form. Official Bankruptcy Forms are approved by the Judicial Conference and must be used under Bankruptcy Rule 9009.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case has been filed. It informs people involved about the automatic stay placed on debt collection and what actions creditors can take regarding the case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who needs to attend the meeting of creditors?
Debtors must attend the meeting to be questioned under oath. If it is a joint case, both spouses must attend.
What does the automatic stay mean?
The automatic stay means that creditors generally cannot take action to collect debts from the debtors or the debtors’ property while the stay is in effect.
Can I file a proof of claim right now?
No, the notice states that people should not file a proof of claim unless they receive a notice telling them to do so.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2020.

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