Lauderdale County Bankruptcy Records
Lauderdale County bankruptcy records are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Northern Division office is in Huntsville, with some hearings held locally in Florence.
Lauderdale County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County falls under the Northern Division of the Northern District. The main office is in Huntsville, about 70 miles from Florence. However, some hearings are held in Florence. This is a big help for Lauderdale County residents who do not want to drive to Huntsville.
Florence is the largest city in the Shoals area. Lauderdale County has a good number of bankruptcy filings each year. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Northern Division (Huntsville) |
| Address |
200 Clinton Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Phone | (256) 584-7900 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
Florence hearings are available for some matters. Check with the court for the schedule.
How to Search Lauderdale County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the online search tool. Register free at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search by name, case number, or last four SSN.
PACER costs $0.10 per page. Max $3.00 per document. Quarterly fees under $30 waived.
PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches all federal 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 Lauderdale County Bankruptcy Records Include
Files contain petition, schedules of assets and debts, Statement of Financial Affairs, creditor matrix, proofs of claim, trustee reports, 341 notice, and discharge order.
Records are public per 11 U.S.C. Section 107. SSN shows last four only. Tax returns sealed.
The Bankruptcy Administrator
Alabama uses Bankruptcy Administrators. They appoint trustees and run 341 meetings. Lauderdale County meetings may be in Huntsville or Florence.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Huntsville 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.