Claim ID (notice ID)
A Claim ID, also called a notice ID or unique ID, is the code on your settlement notice that links your claim to the class list.
Also called: notice ID, unique ID, class member ID, claimant ID
A Claim ID, also called a notice ID or unique ID, is the code on your settlement notice that links your claim to the class list.
What it means
A Claim ID is a code the settlement administrator assigns to you and prints on your notice. Different administrators call it a notice ID, unique ID, class member ID or claimant ID. It ties your claim to your record on the class list, so the administrator knows which class member is filing.
On the claim form you type the ID in, sometimes with a PIN or confirmation code, and your name and address may fill in on their own. The ID helps the administrator match your claim, confirm you are on the list and catch duplicate filings. After you submit, you may get a different confirmation or claim number to use when you check your status.
Not having one is often not the end. Many settlements have a no-notice option where you enter your details and the administrator checks them against its records. Some only accept claims they can match, so read the instructions on the settlement website.
What it means for you
Keep the ID private and enter it only on the official settlement website. Do not share it with anyone who contacts you. It does not unlock your money, and no one needs it to "release" a payment. If you lost it, search your email, including spam, for the administrator's message, or use the phone number or email on the settlement website to ask for a lookup. After you file, save the confirmation number somewhere you can find it.
Example
Say a postcard arrives with a Claim ID and PIN printed near your address. On the settlement website you enter both, and the form fills in your name and address. You confirm the details, choose a payment method and submit. Months later you lose the postcard, but you saved the confirmation email with your claim number, so you can still check on your claim.
FAQ
Check your email, including spam, for a message from the settlement administrator. If you cannot find it, contact the administrator using the details on the official settlement website. They can usually look you up by name and address and resend your ID.
Often yes. Many settlement websites have an option for people who did not get a notice. You enter your name, address and other identifying details so the administrator can check them. Some settlements do require an ID, so read the claim instructions.
Related terms
- Federal Judicial Center, Judges' Class Action Notice and Claims Process Checklist and Plain Language Guide (2010)
- FTC, Refund Programs: Frequently Asked Questions
Updated Oct 18, 2026. Plain-English definitions for general information — not legal or tax advice.