Fayette County Bankruptcy Records
Fayette County bankruptcy records are managed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Western Division in Tuscaloosa handles cases from Fayette County.
Fayette County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Fayette County
Fayette County is part of the Western Division of the Northern District. The Tuscaloosa courthouse is about 40 miles from Fayette city. This is a federal court. All bankruptcy matters go through the federal system. County courts do not handle bankruptcy.
The Western Division serves several west Alabama counties. The Tuscaloosa office has staff who can help with filings and questions. Hearings and 341 meetings happen there. The main district office is in Birmingham.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Western Division (Tuscaloosa) |
| Address |
Richard Shelby Federal Building 2005 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
| Phone | (205) 561-1600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search Fayette County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online system for federal court records. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four of SSN.
PACER costs $0.10 per page. Max $3.00 per document. Quarterly fees under $30 are waived. Full docket access.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all federal courts at once.
You need:
- Debtor name
- Last four SSN (if known)
- Case number (optional)
- Date range
McVCIS phone: 1-866-222-8029. Free, 24/7.
Bankruptcy Filing Fees
Federal fees:
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- Chapter 12: $278
Pay in installments. Up to four payments. Fee waivers for low income.
Record fees: PACER $0.10/page. Certified copies: $12.00. Clerk search: $32.00.
What Fayette County Bankruptcy Records Show
Bankruptcy files contain petition, schedules of assets and debts, income and expenses, creditor lists, and court orders. The Statement of Financial Affairs covers years of history.
Key documents:
- Voluntary petition
- Schedules A-J
- Statement of Financial Affairs
- Creditor matrix
- Proofs of claim
- Trustee reports
- 341 notice
- Discharge order
Records are public per 11 U.S.C. Section 107. SSN shows last four only.
The Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. They appoint trustees and run 341 meetings.
The 341 meeting is about a month after filing. Fayette County meetings are in Tuscaloosa.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap has free documents.
Visit Tuscaloosa courthouse for free viewing. Printing: $0.10/page.
Old records at National Archives. Retrieval: $64/box. Call (404) 736-2820.
Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama: (866) 456-4995. Alabama State Bar: (800) 392-5660.
Pro se forms: uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.
Types of Bankruptcy
Chapter 7: Liquidation. Chapter 13: Payment plan. Chapter 11: Business. Chapter 12: Farmers.