Official Bankruptcy Court Records
& Archived Bankruptcy Case Information
U.S. Records / Bankruptcy Division
Bankruptcy Records Eastern District of New York: (800) 988-2448
Eastern District
Brooklyn
271C Cadman Plaza E
Brooklyn, NY 11201
$15 Bankruptcy Docket
The Docket is a register of general information during the bankruptcy. Such as status, case number, filing & discharges dates, Attorney & Trustee information.
$20 Discharge Records
The Discharge / Dismissal Records are the Official documents signed by the judge to provide proof the bankruptcy is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I walk into the courthouse and get my a copy of a bankruptcy case?
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.
Q: Where can I get a copy of my bankruptcy records free?
A. Your attorney may keep copies of your Bankruptcy Papers for up to 3 months after your bankruptcy case has been discharged or dismissed. However, this does depend on each attorney. The Discharge records are free if the bankruptcy discharged less than 30 calendar days from today.
Q. How can I get a copy of Corporations and Business who have filed bankruptcy?
A. All Corporation and Business Files, may be ordered by calling the Service Center, due to the size of the file.
Q. Why are creditors trying to collect on debt included in my bankruptcy?
A. Bankruptcy records were kept indefinitely until 2015. Laws changed to keep bankruptcy files for only 15 years. This has caused a problem, with what is refereed to as "zombie" debt. If Creditors are trying to collect on old bankrupt debt. See the Credit page for assistance.
Q. How long does it take to get bankruptcy records?
A. Normally, bankruptcy papers are sent electronically via email, within 2 hours if the bankruptcy requested was filed after 2004.
Q. How do I know my bankruptcy records are available?
A. If you filed bankruptcy in 2004 or prior, your records are limited, and my not be available to order electronically. Call (800) 988-2448 to check the availability prior to ordering your records, if this applies to you. The records may be available through NARA. We do not work in conjunction with NARA or any of its representatives. However, we can assist you in the ordering process.
Bankruptcy Court Records for Personal cases, can be obtained through this site. Orders placed online, are processed and sent via email, normally within 1-2 hours. *Corporate Bankruptcy case files are still available to order through a Clerk, by calling (800) 988-2448, M-F 9am-5pm.
Under U.S. Records § code you may be eligible to get copies of your Bankruptcy Discharge Records at no cost. To see qualifying criteria, click link Free Bankruptcy Discharge
$35 Schedules D,E,F & Discharge Records
Schedules D, E, & F, includes the list of all Creditors listed in your bankruptcy. This package also includes your Discharge / Dismissal Records.
Phone Orders (800) 988-2448
Note: Extended hold times are possible on Mondays due to heavy call volume.
Phone: (800) 988-2448 l Fax (480) 247-4500 l Email: records@bankruptcy-records.us
Business Hours: M-F 9-5
Central Islip
290 Federal Plaza
Central Islip, NY 11722
$45 Complete Bankruptcy File
The Complete Bankruptcy File includes all documents filed by the Attorney or Trustee during the bankruptcy case, Such as: Petition, Schedules A-J, Reaffirmation Agreements, Lien Avoidance, Amendments, and Discharge / Dismissal Documents.
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