Find Montgomery County Bankruptcy Records

Montgomery County bankruptcy records are filed with the Middle District of North Carolina Bankruptcy Court. The Greensboro Division handles all federal bankruptcy cases from Montgomery County. Residents in Troy and across the county can search for case filings, schedules, and discharge orders through federal systems. Montgomery County was formed in 1841 and is part of Judicial District 19B. Public access to these bankruptcy records is available online, by phone, and at the federal courthouse.

Middle District Bankruptcy Court for Montgomery County

The Middle District of North Carolina Bankruptcy Court handles all federal bankruptcy filings from Montgomery County. The Greensboro Division office is at 101 South Edgeworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Phone: (336) 358-4000. Montgomery County residents and businesses file all bankruptcy cases at this location.

The Clerk's Office in Greensboro is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Filing fees and payments are accepted until 4:00 PM. The court has public access terminals where you can search Montgomery County bankruptcy records for free. Staff can help you use the system if you need assistance.

Every bankruptcy case creates a file with the petition, schedules, motions, and orders. The court keeps these records in its electronic system for years. A trustee is assigned to each Montgomery County case to manage the process from start to finish.

How to Search Montgomery County Bankruptcy Records

The primary tool for searching Montgomery County bankruptcy records is PACER. Register for a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov. Then log in and select the Middle District of North Carolina. You can search by debtor name, case number, or filing date. Montgomery County cases appear in the results with full docket information.

PACER fees are $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. If your quarterly total stays under $30, you owe nothing. Parties to a case get one free electronic copy of documents filed in their own case. This makes PACER a good option for people checking their own Montgomery County bankruptcy records.

For a free phone search, call VCIS at 866-222-8029. This automated system runs day and night. Select the Middle District and enter the debtor's name or case number. It gives you the filing date, chapter, trustee, and current case status for Montgomery County cases.

The NC eCourts portal lets you search state court cases in Montgomery County. It does not cover federal bankruptcy records but can help you find related civil matters.

Note: Newly filed Montgomery County cases usually appear in PACER within 24 hours of filing.

Montgomery County Bankruptcy Record Contents

All bankruptcy records from Montgomery County are public under 11 U.S.C. § 107. You do not need to be part of the case to view the file. Full Social Security numbers are hidden, but the rest is open to anyone.

The documents in a Montgomery County bankruptcy case include the petition, schedules of assets and debts, the statement of financial affairs, creditor claims, trustee reports, and the final order. Chapter 7 cases close in a few months. Chapter 13 cases produce documents over three to five years as the debtor makes plan payments.

Montgomery County Clerk and Register of Deeds

The Montgomery County Clerk of Superior Court at 108 E. Main Street in Troy handles state court records. Phone: (910) 576-4211. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays. The office maintains civil, criminal, and estate records dating back to 1841. While federal bankruptcy files are not stored here, the clerk can help with related state court matters in Montgomery County.

The Montgomery County government website provides contact details for all county offices. The Register of Deeds at 102 E. Main Street in Troy maintains property records. Phone: (910) 576-4221. The office provides online access to recorded documents through the TIARA system. Property liens from bankruptcy cases in Montgomery County are recorded here.

For older Montgomery County bankruptcy cases, the National Archives holds historical federal court records. The North Carolina State Records website is another helpful resource for finding bankruptcy information across the state.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Montgomery County. Check the debtor's address to make sure you search the right county for bankruptcy records.