I received an order of discharge and final decree for my bankruptcy case. Am I supposed to receive a certificate as proof of the discharge?
No, the Discharge Order is all you will receive. It serves as the official document proving your discharge. There’s no separate certificate issued.
Blayne said:
No, the Discharge Order is all you will receive. It serves as the official document proving your discharge. There’s no separate certificate issued.
Exactly. The Discharge Order is your proof if anyone asks about it in the future. Just make sure to keep it in a safe place.
If you’re looking for something more formal, you can make a copy of the Discharge Order and have it certified by the court, but that’s optional.
Vesper said:
If you’re looking for something more formal, you can make a copy of the Discharge Order and have it certified by the court, but that’s optional.
Good idea. Some people do this for peace of mind or in case a creditor ever questions the discharge.
Your Discharge Order is all you need. If creditors still contact you, send them a copy of this document to prove your debts were discharged.
If you didn’t get the Discharge Order directly, you can request a copy from the court where your case was filed. It’s important to keep it on hand.
There’s no need for a certificate, but if you want something more official, a bankruptcy attorney can guide you on getting certified copies of your Discharge Order.
Tristan said:
There’s no need for a certificate, but if you want something more official, a bankruptcy attorney can guide you on getting certified copies of your Discharge Order.
That’s right. Certified copies are usually enough for any official purpose, but they’re rarely needed.