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United States - Apply for Search of Bankruptcy Records

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To Apply for Search of Bankruptcy Records, the applicant has to approach the U.S Bankruptcy Court clerk offices link
  2. The applicant has to download the form to search the record from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit the form to the nearest court office, the address details are mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  7. If the officer needs any additional information, the applicant has to give the details or document.
  8. The fee for this procedure is mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  9. The applicant gets the record from the office within a day.


Apply By Mail

  1. To Apply for Search of Bankruptcy Records, the applicant has to mail the application to the U.S Bankruptcy Court link
  2. The applicant has to download the form to search for the record from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
  4. The applicant has to make sure to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. Mail the application form to U.S Bankruptcy Court, the address details are mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  6. If the officer needs any additional information, the applicant has to give the details or document.
  7. The fee for this procedure is mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  8. Payment should be made only by cheque or a money order must be enclosed.
  9. The applicant gets the record from the office within one week.


Apply Online (Via Case Pacer)

  1. To Apply for Search of Bankruptcy Records, the applicant can find the case online via the following link
  2. The applicant has to click “Find a Case” and select “search by specific court” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Next the applicant has to click “Pacer Login” and enter username, password, client code and select court from the drop-down menu and click “Login”.
  4. If the applicant is a new user, click “need an account?” and enter the applicant’s particulars and register an account.
  5. After logging in the applicant has to enter all the case information.
  6. The applicant has to make sure to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  7. Review the application and click submit.
  8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $0.10 per page.(Payment can be made via credit and debit cards)
  9. The applicant gets the record from the office within a day.


Apply By Phone

  1. To Apply for Search of Bankruptcy Records, the applicant can obtain the case information through the Court's automated Voice Case Information System (VCIS) at (866) 222-8029.
  2. A case number, complete name, or a social security number/ITIN is required to obtain case information.
  3. Next the applicant has to provide the following details one by one to get information.
    • Case number
    • Name(s) of debtor(s), or principal party(ies)
    • Date the case was filed, whether a voluntary or involuntary petition was filed, and the chapter under which the petition was filed
    • Name and phone number of the debtor’s attorney
    • Trustee's name
    • Name of the assigned judge
    • Discharge and closing dates
    • Whether there are assets in the case
    • Case status
    • Case disposition
  4. Once all the above-mentioned details are provided properly, the applicant can get information from Voice Case Information System (VCIS).
  5. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Apply Through NARA (National Archives and Records Administration)

Obtaining case information and apply NARA through Online

  1. To retrieve case information or copies of documents from NARA, the Transfer Number, Location Number, and Box Number first must be obtained from the Clerk's Office where the bankruptcy case was filed.
  2. First the applicant has to approach U.S Bankruptcy Court clerk offices link
  3. Then the applicant has to obtain the following information
    • Transfer Number
    • Location Number
    • Box Number
  4. Next the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
  5. The applicant has to enter their user ID and password to login. If the applicant is a new user they can click “New User?” and register their account.
  6. Next the applicant has to select “Bankruptcy records” and enter Transfer Number, Location Number and Box Number and click “Submit”.
  7. Then the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee which is mention in “Fees” section of this page.
  8. The Authority will send an email confirming that they have received the request and the applicant will be able to track the order online at no additional cost.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Social-Security Number
  • Individual Taxpayer-Identification Number (ITIN)
  • Employer Tax-Identification Number (EIN)
  • Application form link


NOTE: The applicant has to submit the proof document as per the authority’s request.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

U.S Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Alabama
One Church Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Toll- Free - (866) 222-8029
Contact link
Federal court finder link

NOTE: Enter the ZIP code and choose the location from the drop-down menu.



EligibilityEdit

  • Any individual or business entity is eligible to make this application to search the bankruptcy record.



FeesEdit

  • Applicant has to pay the fee of $32.00 for each name or item to be searched.


NOTE: Payment should be made by cheque or a money order must be enclosed. Cash should not be sent through the mail.

  • If the applicant is searching the Bankruptcy records via case pacer the applicant has to pay .10$ per page.


Fee details to obtain information through NARA (National Archives and Records Administration)

Copy Package – Not Certified

  • Pre-Selected Documents — $35.00
  • Entire Case File — $90.00 (150 page maximum)
  • Docket Sheet — $35.00


Copy Package – Certified

  • Pre-Selected Documents Certified — $50.00
  • Entire Case File Certified — $105.00 ($15.00 per additional 150 pages or part thereof)
  • Docket Sheet — $50.00



ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link
  • NARA's NATF Form 90 link



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time for this procedure is up to one week.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • All requests for certified bankruptcy documents sent by mail must include:
  • Bankruptcy or Adversary Proceeding case number
  • Debtor(s) name
  • Docket number of document(s) to be copied and certified
  • Daytime telephone number of the requesting party
  • A self-addressed, stamped return envelope of proper size and postage for the documents requested



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the applicant
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email
  • Case number
  • Name(s) of debtor(s), or principal parties
  • Date the case was filed, whether a voluntary or involuntary petition was filed, and the chapter under which the petition was filed
  • Name and phone number of the debtor’s attorney
  • Trustee's name
  • Name of the assigned Judge
  • Discharge and closing dates
  • Whether there are assets in the case
  • Case status and
  • Case disposition.


Required information for NARA

  • Transfer Number
  • Location Number
  • Box Number



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The bankruptcy records may be required by local court rules or general orders, otherwise it is used for convenience of the parties.
  • Bankruptcy court files contain detailed financial and other information on people and companies filing bankruptcy actions.



Information which might helpEdit



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



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