Find Bankruptcy Records in Cache County
Cache County bankruptcy records are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah and are available to search online through PACER. Logan is the county seat, and the county courthouse at 135 N 100 W holds state court records going back to the 1800s. Whether you need to look up a current Chapter 13 case or find a historical bankruptcy filing tied to Cache County, this page covers the federal and local tools that give you access to those records.
Cache County Quick Facts
Cache County Bankruptcy Court Overview
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah serves all 29 Utah counties, including Cache County. Cases filed by Logan residents or Cache County businesses go to the Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse, 350 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. The court phone is 801-524-6687. Chief Judge Peggy Hunt leads the district, and David A. Sime is the Clerk of Court.
The court website at utb.uscourts.gov is the best starting point for anyone researching Cache County bankruptcy filings. You can find case access tools, local rules, filing guides, and contact information there. Federal Rule 5003 requires the clerk to maintain complete records of all cases, so every Cache County bankruptcy filing has a permanent case record held by the court.
The image below shows the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, which handles all Cache County filings under one district.
You can also visit the court in person at the Salt Lake City location. Walk-in access to public terminals is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
Note: Cache County residents who cannot travel to Salt Lake City can use PACER, McVCIS, and the CHAPMobile app to access case information remotely without visiting the courthouse.
Search Cache County Bankruptcy Records Online
PACER is the federal system for public access to court records. It covers all Cache County bankruptcy filings and lets you search by debtor name, case number, or partial name. You can also view dockets, download documents, and check case status. Register at pacer.uscourts.gov or call 800-676-6856 for support.
The Utah district's dedicated PACER access page is at utb.uscourts.gov/public-access. Logging in there connects you directly to the Utah district's case database. Cache County cases are listed the same way as cases from any other Utah county. Each case in PACER has a docket sheet showing every event, document, and hearing.
The PACER system links you to the Utah district's case records the moment you log in. From there, type the debtor's name and limit results to the Utah district to pull Cache County filings quickly.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov searches across all federal districts at once. If a Cache County debtor filed in another state before moving to Logan, the Case Locator will find that prior case alongside any Utah filings.
Cache County Clerk and Local Records
The Cache County Courthouse is at 135 N 100 W, Logan, UT 84321. The main phone is 435-750-1300. The Cache County Clerk maintains marriage records dating back to 1888. Court records in Logan go back even further, with land records starting in 1857 and probate records from 1860. These historical records give Cache County one of the richer local record collections in northern Utah.
The county clerk's marriage license page at cachecounty.org/clerk/marriage-license explains how to get certified copies, what name change information is available, and what requirements apply. Marriage records from the clerk are sometimes needed during bankruptcy cases to establish spousal financial history or joint asset ownership.
The clerk's office is a key resource for Cache County court records that predate electronic systems. Staff can help you locate older documents that are not yet digitized. A written records request may be required for some older files.
The main Cache County public records portal at cachecounty.org covers the assessor, recorder, and other county offices. The recorder holds property deeds and lien records that often appear in bankruptcy schedules for Cache County debtors. GRAMA requests for county records can be directed through this portal as well.
Property records from the Cache County recorder are available for review at the courthouse or through the county's online search tools linked from cachecounty.org.
Note: GRAMA, found at Utah Code 63G-2, gives the public the right to request records from Cache County offices, and most non-confidential records must be provided within a set time frame.
Cache County Court Records and XChange
Cache County has multiple courts at the state level. The First District Court in Logan handles civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Several justice courts serve different communities: Cache County Justice Court, Logan City Justice Court, North Logan/Hyde Park Justice Court, Richmond Justice Court, and Smithfield Justice Court. Each of these courts produces its own records.
All state district and justice court records for Cache County are accessible through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search by name or case number across all Utah district courts from one interface. A civil judgment entered at the First District Court in Logan may appear as a listed debt in a Cache County bankruptcy filing, so checking both PACER and XChange gives you the complete picture.
Utah Courts forms for a variety of filings are at utcourts.gov/howto. While the forms cover state-level matters, they help you understand how state filings interact with federal bankruptcy cases for Cache County residents.
Types of Bankruptcy Cases in Cache County
Cache County residents and businesses may file under four chapters of the federal Bankruptcy Code. Each chapter creates a separate set of records in PACER.
Chapter 7 is liquidation. It is the most common bankruptcy chapter filed across Utah. A trustee reviews assets and pays creditors from non-exempt property. Most Chapter 7 cases in Cache County close in about four to six months. Chapter 13 lets debtors in Logan and other Cache County communities keep their property while repaying debts over three to five years through a court-approved plan. Chapter 11 is for business reorganization. Chapter 12 is for family farmers, which applies to some Cache County agricultural operations.
In PACER, each case type is identified by the chapter in the case number. Once you find a Cache County case, the docket shows every motion, order, and hearing. Creditor lists, asset schedules, and the discharge order are all part of the public record.
Free Access to Cache County Bankruptcy Filings
You do not need a paid PACER account to get basic information on Cache County bankruptcy cases. The McVCIS phone system is free around the clock. Call 866-222-8029, extension 83 to hear automated case details. You can get case status, filing dates, and trustee assignment by voice without logging into any system.
The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds court records going back to 1896 for the entire state. Cache County has an unusually rich local history, with court records beginning in 1860 and land records from 1857. Older Cache County bankruptcy filings not yet in electronic form may be available through the archives or through a written request to the federal court.
The federal rules of bankruptcy procedure, available at federalrulesofbankruptcyprocedure.org, explain how records must be kept and what information is public. Knowing these rules helps you understand what you can request and what is sealed in any Cache County case.
Note: The CHAPMobile app offers free case lookup on a mobile device for any federal bankruptcy case in the country, including Cache County filings in the Utah district.
Cities in Cache County
Cache County includes Logan and several other communities in northern Utah. All bankruptcy cases for Cache County residents are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. State court matters go to the First District Court in Logan.
Logan is the county seat of Cache County and is home to the First District Court. It is the largest city in the county and the center of court services for the Cache Valley region.
Nearby Counties
Cache County borders other northern Utah counties. All fall under the same U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, so a PACER search will cover filings from any of these neighboring areas.