Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of June 2020

Commission File Number: 1-32754

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2800, 520 – 3^rd AVENUE S.W.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

T2P 0R3

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F 			Form 40-F S

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the For 6-K in paper as permitted

by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted

by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes 			No S

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

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The following document attached as an exhibit hereto is incorporated by reference herein:

Exhibit No.			Document
99.1			Press Release dated June 25, 2020 (Baytex Provides Corporate Update)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

____/s/ Rodney D. Gray___________

Name: Rodney D. Gray

Title:  Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Dated: June 25, 2020