Unclaimed funds are money held by the Court from a bankruptcy case pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 347. They usually result when a payment check issued by the bankruptcy trustee is not cashed by a creditor, debtor, or other party entitled to payment.
If a check is not cashed within 90 days after the trustee’s final distribution, the trustee must cancel the check and turn the funds over to the Court to hold for the rightful owner. To request payment of unclaimed funds, a claimant must file an application that complies with 28 U.S.C. § 2042.
NOTE: Applicants must declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, that the information they submit on their application is true and correct. Any fraud in the application, or in the supplemental materials, may result in criminal penalties, see, e.g, 18 U.S.C. § 152.
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UNCLAIMED FUNDS LOCATOR: |
Unclaimed Funds Search Although every effort is made to display updated and accurate data, this database is not the official Court record. To ensure accuracy and timeliness, review the docket entries on file with the Court related to the deposit of unclaimed funds for the particular creditor and case of interest. Contact the Court for assistance if needed. |
| INSTRUCTIONS: | Instructions for Applying for Payment of Unclaimed Funds last updated November 29, 2023 |
| APPLICATION: | Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds, CTB-LF1340 Local Form (based on Directors Form 1340, version 07/25) |
U.S. Court Forms
AO-213P – Payee Information and TIN Certification
AO-215 – Request to Determine Foreign Vendor Tax Payments
Ensure you are using the most recent version of the AO forms by downloading the form directly from the U.S. Courts website.
IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Forms (accessible by searching on the IRS website at: https://www.irs.gov)
Form W-9 – Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Form W-8 – Certification of Foreign Status