Find Santa Clara Bankruptcy Records

Santa Clara bankruptcy records are handled by the Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court. The city has over 130,000 residents and sits in the heart of Silicon Valley. Home to several major tech company headquarters, Santa Clara has a mix of high earners and working families. You can search bankruptcy filings through PACER online or at the nearby San Jose courthouse. This guide explains how to access Santa Clara bankruptcy records.

Santa Clara Bankruptcy Court Information

The Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court handles all Santa Clara bankruptcy cases. The San Jose courthouse is just minutes away from the city, making access easy for local residents.

The Northern District serves 15 Bay Area counties. Santa Clara is in Santa Clara County, which is the heart of the district's tech industry filings. Both consumer and business bankruptcies from Santa Clara go through this court.

Call (888) 821-7606 for information. Free public terminals are available for searching Santa Clara bankruptcy records during court hours.

Search Santa Clara Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the main online tool. Create a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov. Fees are 10 cents per page with a $3 cap. Light users pay nothing due to quarterly waivers.

Select the Northern District and search by name or case number. Results show the full docket and all filed documents for Santa Clara bankruptcy cases.

The free VCIS phone line at (866) 222-8029 provides basic case info around the clock.

Filing Bankruptcy in Santa Clara

Santa Clara residents file at the Northern District. Chapter 7 costs $338. Chapter 13 is $313. Fee waivers are available for low-income filers.

Credit counseling is required before filing. Get forms at uscourts.gov.

Santa Clara County Bankruptcy Records

The city of Santa Clara is in Santa Clara County. All county residents file through the Northern District court.

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