Bankruptcy Filings By State

No out-dated database is used! Obtained directly from the source, this search will return all bankruptcies filed by name within a specified state and occurring within the past seven years. It is optimally ordered when it is necessary to know whether an individual has filed bankruptcy.

Information does vary from state to state and may return such items as subjects address, file number and date, court location, attorney, amount and type of bankruptcy. This bankruptcy search contains up-to-date information on all bankruptcy filings, discharges, dismissals and conversions. Complete bankruptcy information is collected from all Federal Bankruptcy Districts on a daily basis.

Record Source:  Bankruptcies are obtained directly from the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.

Helpful Record Definitions:

Chapter 7: A bankruptcy action which provides for straight liquidation of a debtor's financial liabilities.
Chapter 11: A bankruptcy action generally filed by business (but may be filed by consumer) which gives the debtor a chance to reorganize financial affairs in the hopes that the reorganization will allow the debtor to repay the debts.
Chapter 12: A bankruptcy action used when family farm owners become insolvent.
Chapter 13: Also known as a "wage earner" plan. This is a bankruptcy action that provides for partial or full repayment of the debtor's liabilities.