How to submit a claim

Important

• There is a non-refundable $30 fee required for each unclaimed fund requested. A cheque or money order for this amount should accompany the request and be made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada."
• The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) retains the right to require additional documentation in support of an application for payment of an unclaimed fund and to refuse payment when inadequate documentation and proof have been submitted.

How to make a claim if you are:

an individual;
a business; or
an authorized third-party.

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Making a claim as an individual

You must submit the following documentation to prove your claim:

• Completed affidavit form
• Proof of address (the address from the OSB database) – this can be done in one of two ways:
  • provide documentation that shows you resided at that address, such as the Proof of Claim or an old telephone bill; or
  • add a sentence to the affidavit stating: "I once resided at the following address (provide address) as listed in the Unclaimed Funds Database" (Note that any handwriting on the form must be initialed by both you and the Commissioner for Oaths.)
• Any other supporting documentation that will prove your identity and entitlement to the unclaimed fund (For example, documentation sent to you by the trustee, such as a copy of your Proof of Claim, or a copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy and first meeting of creditors)
• Cheque or money order for $30 made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"

Checklist

• Have you quoted the claim number from the result list?
• Have you included your current address and telephone number?
• Have you included supporting documentation with your claim?
• Have you enclosed a $30.00 cheque or money order made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"?

You may then forward your claim to:

Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
Business and Financial Services
Heritage Place
155 Queen Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H5

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Making a claim as a business

If the creditor name is a business, you must submit the following documentation with your claim:

• Current Certificate of Compliance (Learn more about the Certificate of Compliance)
• Completed affidavit form
• Letter of Authority giving evidence that the individual signing on behalf of the creditor (the company) has the authority to do so (if you don't have a Letter of Authority, you may add additional information to the affidavit form)
• Proof of address (the address from the OSB database) – this can be done in one of two ways:
  • provide documentation that connects that address to the claim, such as the Proof of Claim or an old telephone bill; or
  • add a sentence to the affidavit that connects that address to the claim (Note that any handwriting on the form must be initialed by both you and the Commissioner for Oaths)
• Any other supporting documentation that will prove your identity and your entitlement to the unclaimed fund (For example, documentation sent to the business by the trustee, such as a copy of the Proof of Claim, or a copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy and first meeting of creditors)
• Cheque or money order for $30 made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"

If there has been a change of ownership of the creditor's business, also include: 

• Proof of amalgamation, such as a Certificate of Amalgamation or equivalent
• Proof that the assets, including receivables and debts, were acquired by the successor to the creditor

If there has been a name change, also include:

• A copy of the change of name registration certificate or equivalent documentation

Note: A claim by the creditor's parent company or subsidiary should include proof of direction from the creditor.

Checklist

• Have you quoted the claim number from the result list?
• Have you included your current address and telephone number?
• Have you included supporting documentation with your claim?
• Have you enclosed a $30 cheque or money order made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"?

You may then forward your claim to:

Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
Business and Financial Services
Heritage Place
155 Queen Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H5

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Making a claim as an authorized third party

If you represent an individual creditor, you must submit the following documentation with your claim:

• Completed power of attorney
• Completed affidavit form
• Proof of address (the address from the OSB database) – documentation showing that the individual creditor resided at that address, such as the Proof of Claim or an old telephone bill
• Any other supporting documentation that will prove the creditor's identity and entitlement to the unclaimed fund (For example, documentation sent to the creditor by the trustee, such as a copy of the Proof of Claim, or a copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy and first meeting of creditors)
• Cheque or money order for $30 made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"

If you represent a business creditor, you must submit the following documentation with your claim:

• Completed Power of Attorney
• Completed affidavit form
• Current Certificate of Compliance (Learn more about the Certificate of Compliance)
• Letter of Authority giving evidence that the individual signing on behalf of the creditor (the company) has the authority to do so (if you don't have a letter of authority, you may add additional information to the affidavit form)
• Proof of address (the address from the OSB database) – documentation showing that the business was located at that address, such as the Proof of Claim or an old telephone bill
• Any other supporting documentation that will prove the identity of the business creditor and entitlement to the unclaimed fund (For example, documentation sent to the business creditor by the trustee, such as a copy of the Proof of Claim, or a copy of the Notice of Bankruptcy and first meeting of creditors.)
• Cheque or money order for $30 made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"

If there has been a change of ownership of the creditor's business, also include: 

• Proof of amalgamation, such as a Certificate of Amalgamation or equivalent
• Proof that the assets, including receivables and debts, were acquired by the successor to the creditor

If there has been a name change, also include:

• A copy of the change of name registration certificate or equivalent documentation

Note: A claim by the creditor's parent company or subsidiary should include proof of direction from the creditor.

Checklist

• Have you quoted the claim number from the result list?
• Have you included your address and telephone number?
• Have you included supporting documentation with your claim?
• Have you enclosed a $30 cheque or money order made payable to the "Receiver General for Canada"?

You may then forward your claim to:

Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
Business and Financial Services
Heritage Place
155 Queen Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H5