Wilson County Bankruptcy Records
Wilson County bankruptcy records are held by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Wilson Division of this court has an office right in Wilson County, making it the local hub for bankruptcy filings in this area. Wilson is both the county seat and the home of a divisional court office. You can search Wilson County bankruptcy records through PACER online or call VCIS for free case data. Records include petitions, schedules, discharge orders, and trustee reports from all Wilson County bankruptcy cases.
Wilson County Bankruptcy Quick Facts
Wilson County Federal Bankruptcy Court
Wilson County is home to a divisional office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Wilson Division office sits at Suite A, 1760 Parkwood Boulevard, West, Wilson, NC 27893. The phone number is 252-237-0248. The mailing address is P.O. Drawer 2807, Wilson, NC 27894-2807. This office serves Wilson County along with Edgecombe, Halifax, Northampton, and Wayne counties.
Wilson County was established in 1855. It was carved from Edgecombe, Johnston, Wayne, and Nash counties. The county seat is Wilson, which is also where the federal bankruptcy court holds its Wilson Division operations. The historic county courthouse in Wilson was built in 1924 and handles state court matters. Federal bankruptcy cases go through the divisional office on Parkwood Boulevard.
The Eastern District court locations page lists every divisional office, including the Wilson office that serves Wilson County bankruptcy filers.
The Eastern District court website is shown below for Wilson County bankruptcy records access.
This site has forms, local rules, and filing instructions for the Wilson Division.
Search Wilson County Bankruptcy Filings
The primary tool for finding Wilson County bankruptcy records is PACER. This federal system covers electronic records from December 2003 forward. Register for a free account. Search by debtor name, case number, or Social Security number. PACER displays docket sheets, filed documents, and case status for each Wilson County filing.
PACER fees are $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. Quarterly charges at or below $30.00 are waived. Judicial opinions cost nothing to view. The Wilson Division office has public access terminals where you can search Wilson County bankruptcy records for free.
VCIS is a free phone option. Call 866-222-8029 any time of day. It provides the case number, chapter, filing date, trustee, and discharge date. Have the debtor's name or Social Security number ready when you call to look up Wilson County bankruptcy records.
Note: Video conferencing is available for Section 341 meetings of creditors through the Eastern District Bankruptcy Administrator's office.
Contents of Wilson County Bankruptcy Cases
Wilson County bankruptcy files contain a standard set of documents. The petition opens the case and names the debtor and chapter. Schedules list all debts, assets, and income. The statement of financial affairs covers recent money activity.
Under 11 U.S.C. § 107, these records are open to the public. Anyone can view them. The court blocks full Social Security numbers and certain private data. Everything else in a Wilson County bankruptcy file is public. This includes discharge orders, proof of claims, and trustee reports.
A Wilson County bankruptcy record usually includes:
- Petition with debtor information
- Schedules of debts and assets
- Means test for Chapter 7 cases
- Chapter 13 repayment plan when filed
- Discharge order
- Trustee final report
The Eastern District Bankruptcy Administrator oversees case administration and trustee assignments for Wilson County and the entire Eastern District.
Bankruptcy Chapter Types in Wilson County
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most common filings in Wilson County. Chapter 7 clears unsecured debts through a liquidation process. A trustee reviews the case. Many Wilson County Chapter 7 cases are "no asset" filings where the trustee finds nothing to sell. Discharge comes in about three to four months.
Chapter 13 creates a repayment plan. It runs three to five years. A trustee collects monthly payments and sends them to creditors. Wilson County residents use Chapter 13 to catch up on mortgage payments, car loans, or tax debts while keeping their property. The Wilson Division court monitors these plans from filing to completion.
The Wilson County court page on the NC Judicial Branch site handles state court matters, not federal bankruptcy filings.
Court and Clerk Details for Wilson County
Below is the contact information for Wilson County bankruptcy records. The Wilson Division office is right in the county.
| Federal Court |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of NC Wilson Division Suite A, 1760 Parkwood Blvd W Wilson, NC 27893 P.O. Drawer 2807, Wilson, NC 27894-2807 Phone: 252-237-0248 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| PACER | pacer.uscourts.gov |
| VCIS Phone | 866-222-8029 (free, 24/7) |
| State Court | NC Judicial Branch - Wilson County |
Record Fees and Older Wilson County Cases
PACER charges $0.10 per page for Wilson County bankruptcy records. Single documents cap at $3.00. Quarterly use of $30.00 or less is free. Staff searches cost $30.00 per name through the PACER Service Center. Copies from the clerk cost $0.50 per page.
For cases before December 2003, contact the clerk's office in writing. The search fee is $30.00 plus copy charges. Older Wilson County bankruptcy records may be at the National Archives. NARA stores old federal court records. You can order copies from NARA by mail or through their site. The North Carolina State Records website also covers bankruptcy filings across the state.
Note: The Wilson Division office has been a key part of the Eastern District for decades, so many historical records are available through this office.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Wilson County. Make sure your address is in Wilson County before filing at the Wilson Division.