Frequently Asked Questions

You should order a complete bankruptcy records package if financing, or refinancing a home. Mortgage lenders do require proof of bankruptcy records filings. Schedules, list of creditors and/or your discharge record might not be enough for some lenders. Reaffirmation agreements will be included in the complete bankruptcy file (if there was one). The bankruptcy documents required will be indicated by your lender.

You will receive all documents included in your bankruptcy. You will not receive BNC mailings (duplicate copies mailed out) or relief from stay exhibits, or mortgage papers.

The Social Security Number has been blacked out and only the last four digits are available for authentication.

They are stored at the http://www.archives.gov/research/court-records/bankruptcy.html

Once an order confirmation is received, PDF copies are typically processed and emailed within 10 minutes. Depending on how busy we are it can take up to 2 hours. Archived orders (pre-2004) generally take 7-14 business days to retrieve. Bankruptcy record files will have been destroyed if 25 years or more.

No problem, we are typically able to research and locate a bankruptcy case if we have the name(s) on the case and the state in which it was filed.

It most certainly is. In fact your files are securely stored and transmitted using 128-bit SSL encryption, the highest level of security available. We also never store credit card information – it is securely passed through our payment gateway (PayPal) for safe-keeping. We also show the Trusted Site Certified Secure seal which can be clicked for more information about the website.

We will also never share your files or personal information with anyone outside of US Bankruptcy Records, they are only visible to the professional Bankruptcy Clerks. For your benefit we keep records on file for 90-days but if you’d like us to delete them sooner, just let us know.

Creditors named in your bankruptcy, mortgage brokers, lawyers, lending institutions or anyone with the required information can potentially access them.

We are the oldest and most trusted record retrieval company in the country. Our accounts include some of the largest mortgage companies and real estate agencies in the United States. Our Bankruptcy Retrieval Clerks are trusted by many to deliver (by email) bankruptcy records in a timely and consistent manner.

You probably need your entire bankruptcy records file. In order to dispute any discrepancies you should have all documentation to back it up. You will need to provide proof to credit reporting agencies and past creditors.

If you are unable to communicate directly with the other site your best course of action is to file a dispute claim with your credit card company, they will help you get a full refund of payment.

If you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy it will show on credit reports for ten (10) years after the discharge date (not the filing date). Chapter 13 bankruptcy will stay on for seven (7) years. This is also from discharge date not filing date. When applying for credit with a lender they will tell you what schedules you need or just your discharge or perhaps the entire file. It is up to the lender.

Unfortunately due to the size of Chapter 11 cases we can not include them in the flat rate fee of $35. However, we are happy to provide you a custom quote before you order.

*Chapter 11 cases are typically business reorganization plans, they are not used for personal bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & 13)

Yes, you can e-mail us. We will do a preliminary search on your case as well as the costs associated to retrieve it.

You should send a copy of your schedules and your discharge to all the creditors who are still contacting you. It is advised you do the following:
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. There is a website with easy instructions on how to do this. It is against the law to pursue a debt that was placed on your bankruptcy and was discharged. For further information http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0149-debt-collection

You will receive a duplicate PDF copy of your discharge or dismissal, or other document that is applicable.

No. Bankruptcy Record documents cannot be opened just to view and verify information. We will not open schedules to check if a creditor is listed on the bankruptcy. We will not check to see if there is a discharge yet if a case is just recently filed.