Davis County Bankruptcy Records
Davis County bankruptcy records are part of the federal court system. All filings from Davis County go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, located in Salt Lake City. The county sits in the Ogden-Clearfield metro area in northern Utah. You can search Davis County bankruptcy cases through PACER, the federal online access system, or by visiting the courthouse. This page explains how to find bankruptcy filings, what the records contain, and which local offices can help.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Bankruptcy Court Access
Every bankruptcy case filed by a Davis County resident or business goes through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. This federal court handles all chapters of bankruptcy for every county in the state. The court is located at 350 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. You can reach the clerk's office at 801-524-6687. Chief Judge Honorable Peggy Hunt presides over the district, and David A. Sime serves as clerk of court.
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor office at daviscountyutah.gov/clerk does not handle bankruptcy filings directly. That office is located at 61 S Main St, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at 801-451-3213. It handles county-level matters such as marriage licenses, business licenses, and GRAMA public records requests. For bankruptcy case files, you need to go through the federal court system.
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor office is a good starting point if you need county-level records that may connect to a bankruptcy case, such as property records or business filings.
The Second District Court serves Davis County for state civil matters. It is located at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025 and can be reached at 801-447-3800. The Davis County Justice Court at the same address handles small claims up to $11,000, traffic matters, and misdemeanors at 801-451-4412. Neither of these handles bankruptcy filings, which remain exclusively federal.
Note: Bankruptcy cases in Davis County are federal matters governed by Title 11 of the U.S. Code, not state law, so the Utah state courts do not maintain these filings.
How to Find Davis County Bankruptcy Filings
The Davis County Clerk office at daviscountyutah.gov/clerk offers GRAMA request assistance and can direct you to the right office for court records. For bankruptcy cases specifically, the federal court is your primary source.
PACER is the main tool for searching Davis County bankruptcy records online. PACER stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records. You can sign up at pacer.uscourts.gov or call 800-676-6856. Once registered, you can search by name, case number, or Social Security number. The system shows all open and closed bankruptcy cases for Davis County and every other Utah county. Document fees apply when you download filings. Basic case index searches cost very little.
The PACER system gives remote access to Davis County bankruptcy case dockets and filed documents without a courthouse visit.
The PACER Case Locator at pcl.uscourts.gov is a separate tool that searches across all federal courts nationwide. If you are not sure whether a Davis County case was filed in Utah or another state, the Case Locator can help you find it. This tool is free to use for basic searches.
For Davis County court records at the state level, the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange covers the Second Judicial District Court, Davis County Justice Court, Municipal Courts, Juvenile Court, and Small Claims. You can access those records via the XChange portal, in person at the courthouse, or through a GRAMA request. Keep in mind that bankruptcy records are not part of this system since they are federal.
Types of Davis County Bankruptcy Cases
Davis County residents and businesses may file under several chapters of the federal bankruptcy code. Each chapter serves a different purpose. Understanding which chapter applies helps you find the right records in the system.
Chapter 7 is the most common type. It is called liquidation bankruptcy. A trustee reviews the debtor's assets and pays creditors from any non-exempt property. Most Chapter 7 cases in Davis County conclude within a few months. Chapter 13 is also common among individuals. It allows debtors to keep their property and repay debts over a three-to-five-year plan. Davis County homeowners often choose Chapter 13 to stop foreclosure while catching up on mortgage payments.
Chapter 11 is used mainly by businesses. It allows a company to reorganize its debts while continuing to operate. Chapter 12 applies to family farmers and family fishermen. Davis County has some agricultural operations, and Chapter 12 gives those filers a specialized process with more flexible repayment terms. All four chapter types appear in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah records.
Free Phone Access to Davis County Bankruptcy Dockets
You do not always need a computer to check a Davis County bankruptcy case. The Multi-Court Voice Case Information System, known as McVCIS, lets you call 866-222-8029 ext. 83 to hear basic case information over the phone. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
McVCIS gives you the case number, filing date, debtor name, and case status for bankruptcy filings in Davis County. It works for all chapter types. You need the case number or debtor name to search. This is useful if you want a quick status check without logging into PACER. You can also use the CHAPMobile app for mobile access to case information on the go.
The Utah Bankruptcy Court's case information page explains multiple ways to look up Davis County bankruptcy filings, including phone, online, and in-person options.
Note: McVCIS is read-only. You cannot file documents or request copies through the phone system.
Davis County Bankruptcy Records on XChange and Archives
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange provides access to state court records. This includes state civil, criminal, and domestic cases from Davis County courts. However, XChange does not include federal bankruptcy cases. You would use XChange to search the Second District Court records for Davis County, not bankruptcy dockets.
The XChange portal provides access to state court records for Davis County, which complements but does not replace PACER for bankruptcy case searches.
The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds older court records and government documents. For historical Davis County records that predate modern digital systems, the Archives is a good resource. Staff can help you locate older filings. Note that very old bankruptcy records may have been transferred to the National Archives rather than kept at the state level.
Davis County residents researching older financial histories may need to combine searches across PACER, the Utah State Archives, and the National Archives. Court records from the 1980s and earlier are often on paper and require an in-person visit or written request.
Davis County Records Offices and Contacts
Several offices in Davis County can help you locate records related to bankruptcy cases. While the federal court holds the actual bankruptcy filings, local offices have documents that often intersect with financial proceedings.
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor at 61 S Main St, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025, phone 801-451-3213, manages marriage licenses, business registrations, and public records requests under GRAMA. If a bankruptcy case involves a Davis County business entity, the Clerk/Auditor office may have the original business filings. You can also submit a GRAMA request there for any county-maintained records you need.
For Davis County court records at the state level, the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange covers access options for the Second Judicial District Court, Davis County Justice Court, Municipal Courts, and Small Claims. XChange portal access, in-person courthouse visits, and GRAMA request procedures are all available options.
The Davis County Clerk/Auditor handles GRAMA requests and business records that may connect to bankruptcy proceedings for Davis County residents and businesses.
The Second District Court at 800 West State Street, Farmington, handles civil and domestic cases for Davis County. Probate records, which sometimes overlap with bankruptcy matters during estate administration, are maintained by this court. Call 801-447-3800 for more information.
Note: Always confirm office hours before visiting, as courthouse hours in Davis County may vary by department and season.
Public Records Access for Davis County Bankruptcy Cases
Federal bankruptcy case records are public under federal law. Most documents filed in a Davis County bankruptcy case can be viewed by anyone with a PACER account. Sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers is redacted from public filings under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9037.
State court records in Davis County fall under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, at Utah Code 63G-2. You can submit a GRAMA request to the Davis County Clerk/Auditor for records held at the county level. The request must describe the records you want with enough detail for staff to locate them. Responses are typically due within 10 business days.
The Utah Courts forms page at utcourts.gov/howto/divorce includes general guidance on accessing court files in Utah. While focused on family law, the site also explains how the public records request process works for Utah state courts, which applies to Davis County state court records as well.
Some Davis County bankruptcy records may be sealed by court order. Sealed documents are not accessible through PACER or in person without a court order allowing access. If you believe a record is improperly sealed, you can file a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah to unseal it.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes several cities in northern Utah. All bankruptcy cases for residents of these cities are filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, and can be searched through PACER regardless of which city the debtor lives in.
Layton and Bountiful are the two largest cities in Davis County. Farmington is the county seat. All share the same federal court for bankruptcy filings.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders several other Utah counties. All bankruptcy cases from any Utah county go to the same U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah. If you are researching a case and are unsure which county the debtor lived in, PACER and the PACER Case Locator can help you find the filing regardless of county.