How long can a bankruptcy stay on my credit report?
Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a credit reporting agency may report a bankruptcy for 10 years from the date of a court's decision or judgment.
Refer to 12 CFR 1022 "Fair Credit Reporting (Regulation V)" for more information.
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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