Information about bankruptcy and court records nationwide
Note:
If you are looking for Court Records in the Southeast Region that are older than 25 years old, see the Archives in Morrow, GA.
Now you can order copies of court records online.
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Effective October 1, 2007, fees have increased for reproductions at all National Archives facilities, including for all
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Access to Bankruptcy and Other Court Case Files (that are less than 25 years old) at NARA's Southeast Region, Atlanta
NARA's Southeast Region in Atlanta (Ellenwood) makes available for review closed business and personal bankruptcy case files, and civil and criminal case files from Federal courts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
You can request copies of case files online, or by mail or fax. (Requests cannot be made by telephone.)
We have the following Court Records Order forms online:
You may also visit the Atlanta facility to request copies.
Note: You MUST make an appointment before visiting the facility. To do so, please call 404-736-2900.
Access
Copies of Court Records can now be ordered online. This is an easy and convenient method to order copies of case files.
The facility will also accept mail or fax requests for photocopies of case files. Please follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Acquire case information from the Federal court.
For each case, obtain the following information from the court where the case was filed and closed. Please use one page per case.- The city in which the court is located:
- Case file number:
- Case file name:
- Transfer number:
- Location number:
- Agency box number:
Identify whether you want the ENTIRE CASE FILE PACKAGE, the PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE, or the DOCKET SHEET PACKAGE.— The ENTIRE CASE FILE PACKAGE. This option includes all of the documents in the case file and costs $70.00 for up to 150 pages, $85.00 certified. If the case file exceeds 150 pages, we can return the case to the court for your review or charge a labor fee ($13.23 for each 15 minute increment) to cover time spent copying the remaining pages. Large packages that exceed one box will also incur a $10.00 handling fee for each additional box.
— For Bankruptcy case files, a PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE containing the commonly requested documents listed below. This option includes one or more of the documents listed below (no substitutes accepted). Note that some bankruptcy case files do not contain all the documents listed. If you chose the PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE, you will receive copies of the documents found in the file. All questions concerning file contents should be directed to the appropriate bankruptcy court. The PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE costs $25.00 (uncertified) or $40.00 (certified).
- Discharge of Debtor, Order of Dismissal, or Final Decree
- Voluntary Petition
- Summary of Debts and Property
- Schedules D, E, and F
— For Criminal case files, a PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE containing the commonly requested documents listed below. This option includes one or more of the documents listed below (no substitutes accepted). Note that some criminal case files do not contain all the documents listed. If you chose the PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE, you will receive copies of the documents found in the file. All questions concerning file contents should be directed to the appropriate district court. The PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE costs $25.00 (uncertified) or $40.00 (certified).
- Judgement, Commitment (or Probation/Commitment Order or Sentence)
- Indictment
— For all case files, a DOCKET SHEET PACKAGE containing an index of documents filed in a case action (i.e., an outline of the case). Note that some case files do not contain docket sheets. If you chose the DOCKET SHEET PACKAGE, you will receive copies of the documents found in the file. All questions concerning file contents should be directed to the appropriate district or bankruptcy court. The DOCKET SHEET PACKAGE costs $25.00 (uncertified) or $40.00 (certified).
Step 3 - So that we can send you your copies, give us your:
- Name:
- Address:
- City:
- State:
- Zip code:
- Daytime telephone number (if we have a problem with your request):
Step 4 - Pay for your copies.
Make payment by money order, personal check (payable to the National Archives Trust Fund, valid identification required), or by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Provide type of credit card, account number, expiration date, cardholder's authorized signature, and three digit security code (on back of charge card).
Summary of Charges:
ENTIRE CASE FILE PACKAGE up to 150 pages = $70.00 ($85.00 if certification is requested)
ENTIRE CASE FILE PACKAGES that exceed 150 pages will be billed as a large package ($70.00) plus a labor charge billed in 15 minute increments. Large packages that exceed one box will also incur a $10.00 handling fee for each additional box.
PRE-SELECTED DOCUMENTS PACKAGE (Bankruptcy and Criminal cases) = $25.00 ($40.00 if certification is requested)
DOCKET SHEET PACKAGE = $25.00 ($40.00 if certification is requested)
* Please do not send credit card information via e-mail. See our Privacy Policy.
Step 5 - Mail or Fax
- the information from Step 1
- payment or credit card information
- and the above information
NARA's Southeast Region
4712 Southpark Blvd.
Ellenwood, GA 30294Phone: 404-736-2900
Fax: 404-736-2927
Your photocopies will be sent to you as soon as workload permits.
Your request and any fees submitted will be returned to you if:
- The information supplied in Step 1 is incorrect or incomplete.
- The name on the case file does not match the name requested.
- You fail to enclose full credit card information or the amount of your enclosed payment is incorrect.
- The charge to your credit card is declined.
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