Search bankruptcy filings. PACER-backed, same day.
A bankruptcy search reveals active and historical bankruptcy filings against a debtor through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records), the federal court system's electronic records database. Active filings (debtor currently in bankruptcy) and historical filings (debtor was in bankruptcy in the past 10 years) inform M&A due diligence, lender underwriting, and credit decisions. We search PACER same day.
How we handle Bankruptcy Search, end-to-end.
A bankruptcy search reveals active and historical bankruptcy filings against a debtor through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records), the federal court system's electronic records database.
Debtor identification
Debtor's exact legal name. For individuals, full legal name plus SSN (last 4 digits) for precise matching. For entities, exact legal name as registered.
PACER search
Query the PACER bankruptcy index across all federal bankruptcy courts. Returns all active and 10-year-historical filings. Same-day delivery.
Report delivery
Clean report listing all bankruptcy filings with: case number, court, chapter (7, 11, 13), filing date, current status (open, dismissed, discharged, converted), and key dates.
Document order add-on
Optional add-on: order specific bankruptcy documents (petition, schedules, plan, discharge order) from PACER. $19 per document.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Transparent bankruptcy search pricing.
Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.
Single search
PACER bankruptcy search for one debtor, all federal courts, same-day delivery. Active and 10-year-historical filings.
Get startedSearch + 2 documents
Bankruptcy search plus 2 PACER document orders (petition, schedules, plan, or discharge order). Common for due diligence requiring specific documents from the bankruptcy file.
Get startedComplete DD package
Complete debtor-history due diligence: bankruptcy search + UCC + tax lien + judgment lien in 3 jurisdictions. For M&A and major lender underwriting.
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Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
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