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How long does the bankruptcy filing stay on my Credit Report and how can I get an Error Corrected?

Type: 
Debtor FAQ
Answer: 

The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit bureaus and does not report directly to credit bureaus. Bankruptcy records are public information and credit bureaus search bankruptcy records and gather information from the public record.  The Fair Credit Reporting Act is the law that controls the credit bureaus. See the Federal Trade Commission website at http://www.ftc.gov for more information.