Bankruptcy court records are public records but how to access the records can be somewhat confusing.
Although a person has the legal right to access the records, an individual has to know how to request and search otherwise a fee may be charged.
However, there are ways to obtain the records for free.
One of the first places to start when trying to locate public records is at the county, state and federal offices.
A person can either choose to do look themselves, and if so, an individual request must be made, or one can choose to hire an outside company or person to perform the search.
In addition, there are internet resources that can be utilized.
In order to obtain bankruptcy information, a phone call to the automated VCIS bankruptcy court number is necessary.
Information such as social security number, name or case number if known is used to search the database.
Data regarding the case will then be given.
This information is also available online for several courts.
In addition, various websites will provide links to VCIS phone numbers as well as specific court websites.
A public record website is available for free use to conduct online searches from among many of the government as well as public links.
According to the website, the data is updated hourly, is easy to use and supposedly allow for a complete background search of various records and court filings such as criminal records and bankruptcy filings.
A name and state are required for the search.
The website also provides other links for searching by state or other nationwide state records.
Another service available is the PACER service which does charge a fee but provides information in greater detail than the automated VCIS.
PACER is part of the Federal Judiciary department that provides electronic access regarding billing, registration and support to court records for the United States Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts.
Many options exist for those wanting to find public information including bankruptcy court filings and can start with a phone call, personal request, or an online search.
Although a person has the legal right to access the records, an individual has to know how to request and search otherwise a fee may be charged.
However, there are ways to obtain the records for free.
One of the first places to start when trying to locate public records is at the county, state and federal offices.
A person can either choose to do look themselves, and if so, an individual request must be made, or one can choose to hire an outside company or person to perform the search.
In addition, there are internet resources that can be utilized.
In order to obtain bankruptcy information, a phone call to the automated VCIS bankruptcy court number is necessary.
Information such as social security number, name or case number if known is used to search the database.
Data regarding the case will then be given.
This information is also available online for several courts.
In addition, various websites will provide links to VCIS phone numbers as well as specific court websites.
A public record website is available for free use to conduct online searches from among many of the government as well as public links.
According to the website, the data is updated hourly, is easy to use and supposedly allow for a complete background search of various records and court filings such as criminal records and bankruptcy filings.
A name and state are required for the search.
The website also provides other links for searching by state or other nationwide state records.
Another service available is the PACER service which does charge a fee but provides information in greater detail than the automated VCIS.
PACER is part of the Federal Judiciary department that provides electronic access regarding billing, registration and support to court records for the United States Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts.
Many options exist for those wanting to find public information including bankruptcy court filings and can start with a phone call, personal request, or an online search.