Shelby County Bankruptcy Records
Shelby County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Southern Division in Birmingham handles cases from Shelby County.
Shelby County Quick Facts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Shelby County
Shelby County is in the Southern Division of the Northern District. The Birmingham courthouse is about 30 miles from Columbiana. This is a federal court. County and state courts do not handle bankruptcy.
Shelby County is one of the wealthiest and fastest-growing counties in Alabama. It includes the city of Hoover, which straddles the Jefferson-Shelby county line. The court handles Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 cases.
| Court Name | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Division | Southern Division (Birmingham) |
| Address |
Robert S. Vance Federal Building 1800 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203 |
| Phone | (205) 714-4000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | www.alnb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search Shelby 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 Shelby 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. Shelby County meetings are in Birmingham.
Contact: (205) 714-4300. Website: www.alnba.uscourts.gov.
Free Access
RECAP at courtlistener.com/recap. Birmingham courthouse free viewing.
Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama: (866) 456-4995. Alabama State Bar: (800) 392-5660. Birmingham Bar Association: (205) 251-8006.
Pro se forms: uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.
Types of Bankruptcy
Chapter 7: Liquidation. Chapter 13: Payment plan. Chapter 11: Business. Chapter 12: Farmers.