Alabama - How to provide Bankruptcy Notice (Court)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To provide Bankruptcy Notice (Court), 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 attached 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 free of cost.
9. The applicant gets the record from the office within a day.

Apply By Mail

1. To provide Bankruptcy Notice (Court), 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 free of cost.
8. The applicant gets the return request response through email.
9. This entire process can be completed within 5 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply Online (Via Case Pacer)

1. To provide Bankruptcy Notice (Court), the applicant can find the case online via the following link
2. The applicant has to click “Find a Case” and select “search by the specific court” from the drop-down menu.
3. Next, the applicant has to click “Pacer Login” and enter a 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 gets the return request response through email.
9. This entire process can be completed within 5 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply By Phone

1. To provide Bankruptcy Notice (Court), 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 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. The applicant gets the return request response through email.
6. This entire process can be completed within 5 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply Through NARA (National Archives and Records Administration)
Obtaining case information and applying 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 log in. 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” enter the Transfer Number, Location Number, and Box Number, and click “Submit”.
7. Then the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee which is mentioned in the “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 Documents

• 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 & Contacts

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.

Notice provider link

Eligibility

• Any individual or business entity is eligible to make this application to provide Bankruptcy Notice (Court).

Fees

• The fee for this procedure is free of cost.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 5 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• 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
  • The 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 Information

• 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 Document

• Providing a bankruptcy notice in the United States involves informing creditors and other interested parties that an individual or business has filed for bankruptcy with a federal court. This notice is typically sent by the court to all creditors listed in the bankruptcy filing, as well as any other parties who may have an interest in the bankruptcy proceedings.

Information which might help

For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• In addition to providing notice to creditors and other interested parties, the bankruptcy notice also triggers an automatic stay, which is a legal injunction that prevents creditors from taking any further collection actions against the debtor. The automatic stay remains in effect until the bankruptcy proceedings are concluded or the court orders otherwise.