Beaver County Bankruptcy Records
Beaver County bankruptcy records are part of the federal court system and are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. Whether you need to search for a recent Chapter 7 case or look up an older filing, PACER gives you access to Beaver County bankruptcy records online. The court serves all Utah counties from Salt Lake City. This page walks you through the tools and offices you need to find bankruptcy filings tied to Beaver County residents and businesses.
Beaver County Quick Facts
Beaver County Federal Bankruptcy Court
All bankruptcy cases for Beaver County are filed in federal court. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah handles every case regardless of which Utah county the debtor lives in. This includes Beaver County residents and any businesses with a principal place of business in Beaver County.
The federal courthouse is located at the Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse, 350 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. You can reach the court by phone at 801-524-6687. The Honorable Peggy Hunt serves as Chief Judge, and David A. Sime is the Clerk of Court. Although the court is in Salt Lake City, all Beaver County bankruptcy filings are processed and stored there.
The court's official website at utb.uscourts.gov has forms, local rules, and contact details. Bankruptcy cases in Beaver County fall under the same federal rules as cases filed anywhere else in Utah.
Note: Walk-in access to case files is available at the courthouse in Salt Lake City during normal court hours, Monday through Friday.
Search Beaver County Bankruptcy Filings Online
PACER is the main tool for searching Beaver County bankruptcy records online. Public Access to Court Electronic Records lets you search case dockets, download documents, and view filing histories. You create a free account at pacer.uscourts.gov or call 800-676-6856. There is a small per-page fee for documents you download, but searches and case summaries are free for accounts that spend less than $30 per quarter.
The court also provides a direct PACER access page at utb.uscourts.gov/public-access. From there you can log in and search for Beaver County filers by name, case number, or Social Security number. Results show the chapter filed, dates of key events, and current case status.
The screenshot below shows the PACER public access portal used to find bankruptcy records across Utah, including those filed by Beaver County residents.
PACER gives you docket entries, filed documents, and creditor lists for any case linked to Beaver County.
For a nationwide search that goes beyond just Utah, use the PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov. This tool searches all federal bankruptcy courts at once. It is useful when you are not sure which district a Beaver County debtor may have filed in, or if a case was transferred.
Note: You must register for a PACER account before you can view documents, but the registration process is free and takes only a few minutes.
Beaver County Clerk Records and Local Offices
Beaver County's local offices maintain records that often connect to bankruptcy cases. Property records, business licenses, and tax documents are all kept at the county level and may be relevant when researching a case. The Beaver County Clerk/Auditor is the primary office for these records.
The Beaver County Clerk/Auditor office is located at the county courthouse in Beaver, UT. This office handles county records including property documents and business licenses under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA. GRAMA is found at Utah Code 63G-2 and gives the public the right to request records from county offices.
The image below shows the Beaver County Clerk/Auditor office, which maintains local records including business licenses and property documents tied to Beaver County.
The Clerk/Auditor can provide property deeds, lien records, and business registration documents. These records are often needed when reviewing a bankruptcy case tied to Beaver County real estate or a local business. You can visit the office in person or submit a GRAMA request in writing.
The Beaver County official website at beaver.utah.gov lists contact information for the assessor, recorder, and treasurer. Those offices also hold records relevant to bankruptcy research, including assessed property values and tax lien status.
The county website is the starting point for any in-person records search tied to Beaver County property or business assets in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Beaver County State Court and Related Records
The Fifth District Court handles state-level civil, criminal, family, and probate matters in Beaver County. These are separate from federal bankruptcy cases, but the records sometimes overlap. A probate case or a civil judgment in the Fifth District Court may become relevant during a bankruptcy proceeding involving a Beaver County resident.
State court records for Beaver County are available through XChange, the Utah court records system at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search for cases by name or case number across all Utah district courts, including Fifth District cases from Beaver County. Some records may require a fee or a request through the clerk's office.
The Utah Courts website also provides forms and self-help guides at utcourts.gov/howto. While these guides cover a range of civil matters, they can help you understand how state court filings relate to federal bankruptcy proceedings in Beaver County. Probate records, for example, can affect the assets listed in a Chapter 7 case.
Note: State court records and federal bankruptcy records are held in separate systems; you may need to search both to get the full picture on a Beaver County case.
Types of Bankruptcy Cases Filed in Beaver County
Beaver County residents and businesses may file under several chapters of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Each chapter produces its own set of records and follows its own process. Knowing the chapter helps you search PACER more efficiently.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation case. It is the most common type filed across Utah, including Beaver County. The debtor lists assets and debts, and a trustee may sell non-exempt property to pay creditors. Most Chapter 7 cases in Beaver County are no-asset cases that close within a few months. Chapter 13 is a repayment plan case. The debtor proposes a plan to repay some or all debts over three to five years. Chapter 11 is used for business reorganization, though individuals with very high debt can also file. Chapter 12 is designed for family farmers and fishermen and is less common in Beaver County.
Records for all four chapters are searchable through PACER. Each case has a docket with every filed document, a claims register listing creditor claims, and a trustee report. These records are public in most cases.
The image below is from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, which processes all Beaver County filings.
The court's public information page at utb.uscourts.gov/obtaining-case-information explains how to get copies of documents for any chapter type, including cases from Beaver County.
Free Access to Beaver County Bankruptcy Records
Not every search tool requires a paid account. Several free options exist for Beaver County bankruptcy records.
The McVCIS voice information system is a free 24/7 phone service. Call 866-222-8029, extension 83 to hear automated case information for Utah bankruptcy filings. You can get basic case status, filing dates, and trustee information without logging into PACER. This is useful when you only need a quick status check on a Beaver County case.
Many public libraries in Utah offer free PACER access through their computer terminals. If you live in or near Beaver County, check with the local library to see if they have a public terminal with court record access.
The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds historical court records going back to 1896. Older Beaver County bankruptcy records that predate electronic filing may be available through the archives. The image below shows the archives system used for historical Utah court records.
For older cases not found in PACER, the archives can direct you to the right record series or suggest a written request to the court.
Note: The CHAPMobile app from the federal court system also allows quick case lookups on a smartphone for anyone researching Beaver County filings on the go.
Cities in Beaver County
Beaver is the county seat and main city in Beaver County. All bankruptcy cases for residents of Beaver County are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah in Salt Lake City. State court matters are handled at the Fifth District Court.
Beaver County is a small, rural county in southwestern Utah. The town of Beaver is the center of county government and court services for the area.
Nearby Counties
Beaver County shares borders with several other Utah counties. If you are researching a bankruptcy case and are not certain which county the filer is from, check the address on the petition. All Utah counties fall under the same federal bankruptcy court district.