How To Search A Bankruptcy Filings Database On The Net
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There are a number of bankruptcy databases available. However the most important is the Pacer bankruptcy database which is the one that is used by the federal courts. Access to this database can be made via the Internet after paying a fee. Attorneys use this database every day in order to file client's bankruptcies.
Attorneys are very often allowed to file their client's bankruptcy directly online during times when a lot of cases are being filed and processing times are way up.
It is important to realize however that the Pacer bankruptcy database is not accessible to any debtor and anyone seeking access must go through an attorney.
Another option available is to use one of the many independent bankruptcy databases that have been built up by many companies, these databases can be very useful when wanting information regarding a company you're thinking of dealing with or when you have two file for bankruptcy.
Searching bankruptcy databases
Bankruptcy databases give you tools that allow you to make queries to their database. You will find that you can search by state, city and even using the first few digits of zip codes.
Another way of searching for data that is normally presented to you is by date, this can include the filing date, data of first meeting, the dismissal date and of course the discharge date.
Searching by the type of bankruptcy i.e. chapter-, Chapter 11 or chapter 7 may also be beneficial to you, you could also try out a combination of these to see if that gave you more relevant data.
Remember here that chapter eleven deals only with businesses while chapter thirteen is meant for individuals only, and even the majority of chapter seven's are for individuals as well.
In some cases you may even come across a bankruptcy database that provides information such as the amount of assets and or liabilities that the person or entity in question has.
You can also expect to find house addresses, apartment numbers, PO boxes etc. You should also be able to filter through this information.
Whether it be the Pacer bankruptcy database or one of the many others around, there is a lot of information to be research should you need to make use of their services.
Attorneys are very often allowed to file their client's bankruptcy directly online during times when a lot of cases are being filed and processing times are way up.
It is important to realize however that the Pacer bankruptcy database is not accessible to any debtor and anyone seeking access must go through an attorney.
Another option available is to use one of the many independent bankruptcy databases that have been built up by many companies, these databases can be very useful when wanting information regarding a company you're thinking of dealing with or when you have two file for bankruptcy.
Searching bankruptcy databases
Bankruptcy databases give you tools that allow you to make queries to their database. You will find that you can search by state, city and even using the first few digits of zip codes.
Another way of searching for data that is normally presented to you is by date, this can include the filing date, data of first meeting, the dismissal date and of course the discharge date.
Searching by the type of bankruptcy i.e. chapter-, Chapter 11 or chapter 7 may also be beneficial to you, you could also try out a combination of these to see if that gave you more relevant data.
Remember here that chapter eleven deals only with businesses while chapter thirteen is meant for individuals only, and even the majority of chapter seven's are for individuals as well.
In some cases you may even come across a bankruptcy database that provides information such as the amount of assets and or liabilities that the person or entity in question has.
You can also expect to find house addresses, apartment numbers, PO boxes etc. You should also be able to filter through this information.
Whether it be the Pacer bankruptcy database or one of the many others around, there is a lot of information to be research should you need to make use of their services.
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