Search Garfield County Bankruptcy Records
Garfield County bankruptcy records go through the Western District of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. Enid is the county seat and the largest city in the county, with a court clerk office at 100 W. Broadway Ave. This is one of the more populated counties in the Western District, which means a higher volume of bankruptcy filings compared to some of its neighbors. You can find Garfield County bankruptcy records through PACER, the free VCIS phone system, or by visiting the federal courthouse. State court records with ties to bankruptcy are on ODCR. Below is everything you need to search for and access these records.
Garfield County Bankruptcy Records Overview
Garfield County Bankruptcy Court
The Western District of Oklahoma Bankruptcy Court handles all Garfield County cases. The courthouse is at 215 Dean A. McGee Ave., Suite 147, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The phone number is (405) 609-5700. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Paper cases stop being accepted at 4:00 p.m.
Garfield County is about 90 miles north of Oklahoma City. Enid is a major regional center in north-central Oklahoma. Bankruptcy filings from Enid and the rest of Garfield County all go to the Western District. The court assigns each case a number, a judge, and a trustee. From there, every document filed becomes part of the public record. Creditors, attorneys, and the public can access these Garfield County bankruptcy records through the methods described on this page.
How to Find Garfield County Bankruptcy Records
Start with PACER. Sign up for a free account. Give a credit card for instant access. Searches cost $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document. If you use less than $30 worth in a quarter, everything is free. Search by debtor name, case number, or social security number.
The PACER Case Locator searches all courts nationwide. Use it when you are not sure where a case was filed. Data refreshes nightly. For same-day Garfield County filings, go through the Western District's CM/ECF system.
The free option is VCIS. Call 1-866-222-8029. Hit 1 for English. Enter 65 for Oklahoma. Press 4 for Western District. The system gives you the case number, debtor name, filing date, chapter type, trustee, attorney, judge, and discharge dates. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also use the public terminals at the Oklahoma City courthouse. Viewing is free. Printing costs $0.10 per page.
Garfield County Clerk and ODCR Records
The Garfield County Court Clerk sits at 100 W. Broadway Ave. in Enid. Phone: (580) 237-0227. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring valid ID for in-person requests. Mail requests need a written letter, case details, and payment.
ODCR has Garfield County state court records online. Basic searches are free. You can see docket entries, party names, and case financials. Advanced features cost $5 per month. Document images cost $25 to $55 depending on the plan. Civil judgments and collection cases here often relate to Garfield County bankruptcy proceedings.
Copies at the clerk's office cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that.
Note: Garfield County state court records on ODCR do not include federal bankruptcy filings, but they often contain related civil and collection case data.
Garfield County Bankruptcy Filing Images
ODCR is one resource for looking up Garfield County state court records that connect to bankruptcy cases.
Search Garfield County court records at ODCR for civil judgments and liens connected to bankruptcy cases.
The Western District court site provides full access to Garfield County bankruptcy records through PACER and CM/ECF.
Visit okwb.uscourts.gov for electronic access to all Garfield County bankruptcy court filings.
Garfield County Bankruptcy Costs
Chapter 7 filing: $338. Chapter 13: $313. Chapter 11: $1,738. Chapter 12: $278. These fees apply under 28 U.S.C. § 1930. Record copies from the clerk cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $12 each. A name search is $34.
Garfield County residents can protect their home under Oklahoma Title 31. In Enid, the homestead exemption covers up to 1 acre with no value cap. Rural areas get 160 acres. Vehicle equity up to $7,500 is safe. Tools of trade are exempt up to $10,000. Retirement plans have full protection. The 730-day residency rule applies.
Pay online through Pay.gov using credit card, debit card, ACH, or PayPal. Bounced payments add $53.
Archived Garfield County Cases
Old bankruptcy records may be at the National Archives in Kansas City. Cases from before 1995 that have been closed at least a year get transferred there. First box retrieval costs $70. Additional boxes are $43. The clerk keeps a case index per Rule 5003, so you can verify a case exists before ordering documents.
Cities in Garfield County
Enid is the largest city in Garfield County and one of the qualifying cities in the Western District. It has its own city page with more specific information about bankruptcy records in that area.
Nearby Counties
Garfield County is in north-central Oklahoma. Its neighbors are all part of the Western District.