Form 309 Notice Pack Worksheet - Bankruptcy Case Notices to Creditors (Forms 309A–309I)

Worksheet only. Not the official form. Choose the correct Official Form 309 variant first, then transfer data and use the exact language from that form.

United States Bankruptcy Court
District of [District]

Debtor(s): [ ]
Case No.: [ ]
Chapter: [7/11/12/13]
Judge: [ ]
Select official form variant (current mappings):
[ ] 309A – Ch 7 individual/joint, no proof of claim deadline set (no-asset)
[ ] 309B – Ch 7 individual/joint, proof of claim deadline set (asset)
[ ] 309C – Ch 7 corporation/partnership, no proof of claim deadline set (no-asset)
[ ] 309D – Ch 7 corporation/partnership, proof of claim deadline set (asset)
[ ] 309E1 – Ch 11 individual/joint (non-Subchapter V)
[ ] 309E2 – Ch 11 individual/joint (Subchapter V)
[ ] 309F1 – Ch 11 corporation/partnership (non-Subchapter V)
[ ] 309F2 – Ch 11 corporation/partnership (Subchapter V)
[ ] 309G – Ch 12 individual/joint
[ ] 309H – Ch 12 corporation/partnership
[ ] 309I – Ch 13

Key Dates

• Filing date: [ ]
• 341 meeting of creditors: [Date/Time]
• Location/Telephonic/Zoom details: [ ]
• Trustee name/contact: [ ]
• Deadlines:
• Deadline to object to discharge/dischargeability (if applicable): [ ]
• Deadline to file a proof of claim: [ ] (if no-asset Ch 7, state “Do not file” until notice of assets is issued)
• Governmental unit proof of claim deadline: [ ]
• Deadline to assume/reject executory contracts (if noted): [ ]
• Deadline to object to exemptions (if applicable): [ ]

Case Information Section

• Debtor address(es): [ ]
• Debtor attorney (name, address, phone, email): [ ]
• Bankruptcy clerk’s office (address/phone/hours): [ ]
• For Subchapter V: identify Subchapter V trustee name/contact: [ ]

Important Notices to Creditors

• Automatic stay: Brief description that collection, garnishment, repossession, foreclosure, and setoff are stayed; exceptions may apply.
• Filing a proof of claim:
• Indicate whether the court has set a deadline; include bar date.
• Where and how to file: physical address and electronic filing link if allowed.
• Supporting documentation requirement; redact personal identifiers.
• Discharge of debts: state that the discharge prohibits collection and that certain debts may not be discharged.
• Abandonment/asset notice: If an asset case, state trustee will send notice of assets and claim bar date; if no-asset, instruct creditors not to file until further notice.
• Means of receiving notices: note preference for electronic notice if available (per local rule).
• Creditors with foreign addresses: reminder about service timelines for objections.

Chapter-Specific Add-Ons

• Chapter 7 asset: include trustee contact, deadline to object to abandonment, instructions for reaffirmation/redemption (individual cases).
• Chapter 11: include status conference date (if set), combined hearing dates, and plan/DS deadlines if ordered; state whether committees are to be appointed; note Subchapter V plan deadline (90 days unless extended).
• Chapter 12/13: include deadline for objections to plan confirmation and confirmation hearing date/time/location; payment lockbox information if required by trustee; domestic support obligation notice to provide address to trustee (if individual debtor).

Proof of Claim Mailing/Upload Block

• Mailing address for claims: [ ]
• Electronic filing link (if allowed): [ ]
• Creditor support phone/email (if provided by trustee/clerk): [ ]

Additional Local Rule Content

• Notice about obtaining case documents (PACER/local kiosk).
• Statement regarding availability of language assistance or disability accommodations.
• Clerk’s office hours and drop-box instructions (if any).