Granville County Bankruptcy Records
Granville County bankruptcy records are maintained by the federal bankruptcy court in North Carolina's Middle District. The county seat is Oxford, and Granville County falls under the Durham Division. Located in north-central North Carolina near the Virginia border, the county is growing due to its closeness to the Research Triangle region. People who need to search for bankruptcy filings can use PACER online or visit the court office in Durham. This page explains how to access and review Granville County bankruptcy records.
Granville County Quick Facts
Federal Bankruptcy Court Serving Granville County
Granville County residents file bankruptcy through the Middle District of North Carolina Bankruptcy Court, Durham Division. The Durham office is at Venable Center, Dibrell Building, Suite 280, 302 East Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27701. The main phone number is (336) 358-4000. This division serves Granville County and surrounding areas in the region.
The court handles all types of bankruptcy cases for Granville County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most common for individuals. Chapter 11 is used by businesses. Public access terminals at the Durham office let you search case records for free. For online access, use PACER. PACER shows docket entries, filed documents, and case status. You can search by debtor name or case number.
The Granville County Clerk of Superior Court is at 101 Main Street, Oxford, NC 27565. Phone: (919) 690-4000. This office handles state court records. It does not have federal bankruptcy files. Public terminals there cover state cases only.
| Court |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of NC Durham Division 302 East Pettigrew Street, Suite 280 Durham, NC 27701 Phone: (336) 358-4000 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | ncmb.uscourts.gov |
How to Search Granville County Bankruptcy Records
PACER is the best online option for Granville County bankruptcy records. Set up a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov. Search the Middle District by debtor name or case number. Results show docket entries, filed documents, and the current case status. The fee is $0.10 per page with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly use under $30 is free.
The Voice Case Information System at 866-222-8029 gives free case status by phone. Have the case number ready. This line covers all Middle District cases, including Granville County filings.
For older records not in the electronic system, contact the court clerk or check the National Archives. The Archives holds closed federal court cases from past decades. The NC eCourts portal covers Granville County state court records but does not include federal bankruptcy filings.
Note: Granville County is experiencing growth from the nearby Research Triangle, which may affect the number of filings in the area.
Contents of Granville County Bankruptcy Records
A Granville County bankruptcy record includes the petition, financial schedules, and all documents filed during the case. The petition names the debtor and shows the chapter type. Schedules list every asset, debt, income source, and monthly expense. The creditor matrix names each party owed money.
Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, bankruptcy records are public. Social Security numbers are removed from public copies. Additional documents include the trustee's report, creditor claims, plan confirmations for Chapter 13, and the discharge order. All of these remain in the court system after a Granville County case ends.
Key documents in a Granville County bankruptcy file:
- Petition and financial schedules
- Creditor matrix and claims
- Means test for Chapter 7 cases
- Trustee reports
- Discharge or dismissal order
Granville County Government and Related Records
The Granville County government website provides county service details. The Granville County Register of Deeds at 141 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC 27565, phone (919) 693-2519, maintains real estate records and UCC filings. Property liens from a bankruptcy case may show up in these records. The office has records going back to 1746 when the county was formed.
Recording fees follow North Carolina standard rates. Certified copies are available on request. Granville County has a mix of rural and suburban areas. The NC Courts help page offers general court records guidance. For a broader search, the North Carolina state records portal can serve as a starting point for bankruptcy filings across the state.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Granville County. Bankruptcy cases are filed based on the debtor's address. Confirm the correct county and federal district before searching records.