1-19: Records: CERTIFIED COPIES
In many situations outside of the bankruptcy court, a person may need to present a certified copy of a document that was filed in bankruptcy court. A person who requests a certified copy can do so in person at an intake window, by mail, or by filing a request electronically if the requestor has a CM/ECF account.
File Request Electronically: ECF account holders click here.
Mail Request to Division of Bankruptcy Case – Identify the address of the court division where the bankruptcy case is or was administered. Then, comply with all of the following steps:
- Mail a request that clearly identifies the document(s) desired, bankruptcy case name, bankruptcy case number (and adversary proceeding number, if applicable), and daytime telephone number;
- Include a self-addressed, stamped return envelope of proper size and postage for the documents requested;
- Wait for a phone call from the clerk's office to identify the total fee required; and
- After receiving a call from the clerk's office stating the total fee, send payment electronically using Pay.gov or by mail in the form of either a bank cashier's check or U.S. Postal Service money order made payable to: United States Bankruptcy Court. DO NOT SEND CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS.
Make Request in Person at Clerk's Office - If you visit the Clerk's Office to obtain the certified copies, charges and the processing time needed to complete your order will be explained in person.
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