Q: Where can I get a copy of my bankruptcy records free?
A. The Attorney may keep copies of Bankruptcy Papers. However Attorney's are not required to keep bankruptcy filings. This does depend on each attorney. The Discharge records are free if the bankruptcy discharged less than 30 calendar days from today if ordered on this website. "Free Bankruptcy Papers"
Q. How can I get a copy of Corporate bankruptcy files?
A. All Corporation and Business Files, may be ordered by calling the U.S. Records, Service Center, due to the size of the file.
Q. Creditors collection on debts included in an old bankruptcy?
A. Bankruptcy records use to be kept indefinitely until 2015. Laws have now changed to keep bankruptcy files for only 20 years. This has caused a problem, with what is refereed to as "zombie" debt. Visit the credit page.
✔ DISCHARGE RECORDS / DISMISSAL RECORDS
A: Yes! Just make sure you call ahead to get a page count of the bankruptcy file, so you will know the cost. The Clerk accepts money order/cashier checks, only. The price of the file will depend on the page count.
A: You can get a bankruptcy background search with a certificate of verifiable proof of no filings (or depending what the search results confirm) https://www.bankruptcy-records.us/non-bankruptcy-certificate.html
A: The older bankruptcy documents contained more personal information than the 2005 or after documents. They took them off the database, sent them as hard copies, to one of the eleven NARA warehouses. The chapter 12 bankruptcy files were not disposed of, and some of the bankruptcy documents might still be available. This is why you are ask to call, before placing your order for any filings prior to 2005.
Q: How can I get find bankruptcy case number and discharge date?
A: The case number and discharge date can be found on the bankruptcy paperwork your attorney gave you at the beginning and end of your bankruptcy. It can also be found on your docket, as well as discharge record.
*Corporate bankruptcy cases will need to be ordered through a Clerk, by calling (800) 988-2448.
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