Kings County Bankruptcy Records

Kings County bankruptcy records are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York. Brooklyn residents file their cases at the Conrad B. Duberstein United States Bankruptcy Courthouse at 271-C Cadman Plaza East. You can search for Kings County bankruptcy filings, docket sheets, and discharge orders through PACER or at public terminals in the courthouse. The Kings County Clerk at 360 Adams Street in Brooklyn also maintains Supreme Court records, judgment dockets, and property filings that often connect to bankruptcy cases. This page covers all the key ways to find Kings County bankruptcy records.

Kings County Federal Bankruptcy Court

Kings County is part of the Eastern District of New York for bankruptcy. The district also covers Nassau, Queens, Richmond, and Suffolk counties. The Brooklyn courthouse sits at 271-C Cadman Plaza East, Suite 1595. The phone number is 347-394-1700. For help desk questions, press 6.

The Conrad B. Duberstein Courthouse handles all Kings County bankruptcy filings. Meetings of creditors for Kings County cases are held in Brooklyn. Public access terminals in the courthouse let you search cases at no charge. The Eastern District also has a second office at 290 Federal Plaza in Central Islip for Long Island cases, but Brooklyn handles Kings County.

Attorneys must use CM/ECF for electronic filing. Pro se debtors can file paper petitions at the Clerk's Office during business hours. The court operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Kings County is one of the busiest jurisdictions in the Eastern District given Brooklyn's large population.

How to Search Kings County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the primary way to search Kings County bankruptcy records. Registration is free. Search by debtor name, case number, Social Security number, or tax ID. Pages cost $0.10 each with a $3.00 cap per document. Quarterly charges under $30 are waived. Case searches themselves are free.

The PACER Case Locator runs a search across every federal court in the country. This is helpful when you are not sure which district handled a Brooklyn case, especially if the debtor moved or had business in other boroughs.

Call the VCIS line at 866-222-8029 for free case information 24 hours a day. You can get the filing date, case chapter, discharge status, trustee name, and attorney name. The system does not provide document copies though.

At the Brooklyn courthouse, public terminals give you free access to the same PACER data. Staff can assist with searches during business hours.

Kings County Clerk Office Records

The Kings County Clerk's Office is at the Supreme Court Building, 360 Adams Street, Room 189, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The phone is 347-404-9772. Email is KCCOInfo@nycourts.gov. The County Clerk is Hon. Nancy T. Sunshine. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The office is part of the 2nd Judicial District. Services include Supreme Court civil and criminal records, County Court records, judgment dockets and liens, business filings, naturalization records, real property records, and commission of deeds. Fees for copies are $0.65 per page with a minimum of $1.30. Certified copies cost $8.00 per document. Exemplified copies run $25.00. Name searches cost $5.00 per name for every two-year period searched.

Online tools for Kings County include eCourts for case tracking and FCAS Case Search for Supreme Court cases. NYSCEF e-filing is available for electronically filed cases. These state court records from Kings County often relate to bankruptcy matters. Judgments, liens, and foreclosure actions can all appear in a debtor's bankruptcy schedules.

The Kings County Clerk's Office at the Supreme Court Building maintains court records and judgment filings relevant to bankruptcy proceedings.

The office handles Supreme Court records, judgment dockets, and business filings at 360 Adams Street in Brooklyn.

The Kings County Case Search portal provides online access to Supreme Court case information that may connect to bankruptcy filings.

Civil case data from Kings County Supreme Court can help identify judgments and liens listed in bankruptcy schedules.

Bankruptcy Filing Types in Kings County

Kings County sees a high volume of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapter 7 is liquidation. A trustee reviews assets and sells non-exempt property to pay creditors. Most cases close in three to six months. Brooklyn is in the higher exemption tier, so Kings County debtors using New York State exemptions can protect a homestead up to $204,825.

Chapter 13 lets the debtor keep their home and property while paying creditors over three to five years. Many Kings County filers use Chapter 13 to catch up on mortgage payments while getting relief on other debts. The case records include the repayment plan, monthly payment amounts, and any modifications.

Chapter 11 filings also occur in Kings County, particularly for businesses. These involve complex reorganization plans and creditor negotiations. The Eastern District handles these cases through the Brooklyn courthouse.

Getting Copies of Kings County Bankruptcy Records

PACER is the fastest way to get copies. Log in, find the case, download the documents. At the Brooklyn courthouse, the Clerk's Office makes copies at $0.50 per page for electronic case files. Written opinions are free to view on PACER.

Older Kings County bankruptcy cases may be at the National Archives. NARA charges $90 for full case files, $35 for selected documents, and $15 for certification. Get tracking information from the bankruptcy court before requesting files from NARA.

For related Kings County state court records, visit the clerk's office at 360 Adams Street or use the online search tools. The New York State court records page provides guidance on accessing state-level documents that may supplement a bankruptcy record search.

Cities in Kings County

Kings County covers the borough of Brooklyn, which is part of New York City.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Kings County in the New York City area.