Farm Debt Mediation Service: Step 3. How to apply

Step 3. How to apply

Intake period: Open

To apply for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS), you must decide which of the following 2 situations is the most relevant to you.

  1. You received a Notice of Intent by Secured Creditor, a notice of other recovery action from your creditor(s) or you believe your assets may be seized
  2. You have not received a Notice of Intent by Secured Creditor or notice of other recovery action from your reditor(s)

Complete and submit your application

Once you decide which situation is the most relevant to you, complete and send the application for mediation form to the FDMS office nearest you as soon as possible.

PDF forms

If you have problems opening a PDF form in your Internet browser, you need to:

  • Use your computer. The forms may not open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones).
  • Make sure you have Adobe Reader 11 (or higher) already installed on your computer. If not, download Adobe Reader 11 or higher for free. Adobe has help for solving common issues.
  • You must save the file on your computer in a place you can remember.
  • Open the file on your computer using Adobe Reader 11 or higher.
  • If you can't open the form with Adobe Reader 11 or higher, contact the program.

How to download and open a PDF form

  • Microsoft Windows Operating System computers using "Internet Explorer" or "Microsoft Edge" as your browser
    1. Right-click on the link you want to save
    2. Select "Save target as" or "Save link as"
    3. Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the file
    4. Select "Save"
    5. Open Adobe Reader 11 or higher
    6. Select "File"
    7. Select "Open"
    8. Go to the location where you saved the file
    9. Select the PDF file
    10. Select "Open"
  • Microsoft Windows Operating System or Apple computers using "Chrome" or Firefox" as your browser
    1. Right-click on the link you want to save
    2. When the option menu appears, choose "Download link file" or "Download link file as"
    3. Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the file. Your computer will start the download once you have selected a location.
    4. Open Adobe Reader 11 or higher
    5. Go to the location where you saved the file
    6. Select the PDF file
    7. Select "Open"

Application for mediation (PDF)

Please contact the FDMS toll-free at 1-866-452-5556 if you need help with your application or have any questions about the FDMS.

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