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Garnishment: Transmittal Forms and Corrections Questions

Garnishment: Transmittal Forms and Corrections Questions

Transmittal Forms and Corrections

  • If a DAT file correction is needed that would cause the transmittal form to be updated, does this negate the submission of the entire file that was submitted?

    Once your correction is made to the DAT file, if the transmittal form needs updating, you must update the transmittal and resubmit the new transmittal with the corrected DAT file(s).

  • If a correction is needed that affects the transmittal form, does the entire DAT file need to be resubmitted?

    Yes. If the transmittal form needs to be updated, the corrected version must be resubmitted with the entire file to ensure alignment.

  • If you have multiple transmittal forms, will a separate check need to be submitted for each form?

    No. When you mail the check, be sure to include copies of the corresponding transmittal forms.

  • If we don’t know the check number at the time of FTS submission, what should we do?

    You must include a check number on the transmittal form. Please prepare the check before submitting the DAT files to avoid delays.

  • What format should the transmittal be in?

    Transmittals must be submitted in PDF format.

  • For the few courts that refuse to issue a copy showing the defendants SSN, are we okay to continue to handwrite the SSN above the redacted SSN box?

    You must submit the court issued (stamped or signed) garnishment order. If the Social Security Number is redacted by the court, you may legibly handwrite the SSN in the appropriate area.

  • If the Court had to correct the case number. by crossing out the printed case no and handwriting the correct case no on the form, would this cause a rejection?

    Modifying preprinted case numbers by hand may lead to rejection. You must submit the court issued garnishment order that is stamped or signed. If the court updates the case number, they may handwrite the correction as long as it is clearly legible. If our review team determines the handwritten case number is unreadable, the form may be rejected.

  • Does having AMENDED handwritten at the top of the garnishment form cause a rejection?

    Writing “AMENDED” on the form is acceptable. It is important that all information remains accurate and clearly legible to our review team.

  • Are conformed signatures (e-sign signatures) on garnishment forms acceptable?

    Yes, electronic signatures are acceptable on court ordered garnishments.

  • If filing eService and paying online, can the check number on Form 2142 be left blank?

    A Transmittal form 2142 is not required for Garnishment submission via eService.

  • A few courts are rejecting for having the full SSN on the garnishment when filing. Is this still a requirement to submit to the state with the full SSN on the garnishment itself? How do we handle any discrepancy between the court’s requirements with the treasury?

    Treasury requires a full Social Security Number for proper identification. Please submit the court issued (stamped or signed) garnishment order; if the SSN is redacted, you may handwrite it legibly on the document.