Seven sources, one consolidated report.
Federal bankruptcy (PACER)
Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings searched across all 94 federal bankruptcy courts.
UCC-1 secured party filings
All 51 SOS UCC databases. Equipment liens, blanket liens, fixture filings, agricultural liens.
IRS + state tax liens
Federal tax liens (form 668-Y) and state DOR liens in every jurisdiction.
Civil judgments
State + federal civil court judgments. Default judgments, contract disputes, fraud findings.
Trend reports + monitoring
Set up monthly monitoring on any entity. Alert if a new lien, bankruptcy, or judgment appears.
Owner + affiliate cross-check
Search not just the entity but its known affiliates and key officers/owners by name.
A clean handoff, in 4 steps.
Submit the entity
Entity name + state of formation. Optional: owner names, FEIN, prior names, addresses.
We hit 7 databases
PACER, UCC SOS x51, IRS federal tax liens, state DOR liens, civil court judgments.
Hit report in 24 hours
Consolidated PDF report. Status: CLEAN, ATTENTION, RED. Underlying records linked.
Optional ongoing monitoring
Monthly re-search and alert if any new record matches the entity.
One-time, or part of your BOS.
- 7 source databases
- Consolidated PDF report
- Owner cross-check (1 name)
- Underlying records linked
- Email delivery
- Initial full search
- Monthly re-search
- Real-time alert on any new record
- Multi-entity discounts
- Auto-renewed annually
- Export to PDF or CSV anytime
Common questions.
What is a bankruptcy search?
A bankruptcy search checks public court records to see whether a person or business has filed for bankruptcy, which is useful for due diligence, extending credit, or evaluating a counterparty. We keep your entity and records organized and flag how such searches fit your risk and diligence process.
Why would I run a bankruptcy search?
To assess the financial reliability of a customer, partner, or acquisition target before extending credit or entering a deal, since a bankruptcy history is a meaningful risk signal. We flag when a bankruptcy search fits your due diligence or credit decisions so you evaluate counterparties with real information.
Where does bankruptcy information come from?
Bankruptcy filings are federal court records, so the information comes from the court system and services that compile it, making it publicly searchable. We flag how the records work so your search draws on authoritative sources rather than incomplete information.
When is a bankruptcy search useful?
Before extending significant credit, entering a major contract, or acquiring a business, since a party's bankruptcy history affects the risk you take on, so it suits higher-stakes decisions. We flag when the search is worth running so it informs the decisions where financial risk matters most.
Does a bankruptcy affect a business relationship?
It can: a bankruptcy history may signal financial risk that affects whether and how you extend credit or contract, so it is one input into your decision. We flag how to weigh it so a bankruptcy search informs your risk assessment rather than being the only factor.
How does this fit into due diligence?
A bankruptcy search is one of several checks, alongside litigation and lien searches, that build a picture of a counterparty's risk in due diligence. We flag how the searches fit together so your diligence is thorough rather than relying on a single check.
Is bankruptcy information public?
Yes: bankruptcy filings are generally public court records, so they can be searched, which is what makes bankruptcy searches possible for diligence and credit decisions. We flag how the public nature of the records supports your search so you use available information appropriately.
Should I check liens too?
Often yes: alongside a bankruptcy search, UCC and judgment lien searches reveal claims against a party's assets, giving a fuller risk picture. We flag the related searches so your diligence covers bankruptcy, liens, and litigation together for a complete view.