Lamar County Bankruptcy Records
Lamar County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Western Division in Tuscaloosa serves Lamar County residents.
Lamar County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Lamar County
Lamar County is in the Western Division of the Northern District. The Tuscaloosa courthouse is about 45 miles from Vernon. This is a federal court. County and state courts do not handle bankruptcy.
The Western Division serves several west Alabama counties. Filings, hearings, and 341 meetings happen at the Tuscaloosa office.
| 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 Lamar County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online system. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four SSN.
PACER: $0.10/page. $3.00 max per document. Quarterly fees under $30 waived.
PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all courts.
McVCIS phone: 1-866-222-8029. Free, 24/7.
Bankruptcy Filing Fees
- Chapter 7: $338
- Chapter 13: $313
- Chapter 11: $1,738
- Chapter 12: $278
Installments available. Fee waivers for low income.
What Lamar County Bankruptcy Records Include
Files contain petition, schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs, creditor matrix, proofs of claim, trustee reports, and 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. Lamar County meetings are in Tuscaloosa.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Tuscaloosa courthouse free viewing.
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.