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My bankruptcy discharged in 2/1998. Do I have to wait 10 year to request the credit bureau to clear it out? Thanks
Bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for up to 10 years. You can contact the individual credit bureaus after the 10 years to be sure they have cleared the report. If they haven't, they will update the information then give you a free copy of the 'clean' report.
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Bankruptcy Law
Answers by Expert:
Terry Leeders
Expertise
Handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
10 years of extensive bankruptcy experience. Filed over 3000 cases
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer website
"One On One Personal Service You Deserve"
Experience
I have been practicing bankruptcy law for 10 years. I have helped over 3000 consumer bankruptcy clients in that time.
Organizations
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association
Publications
author of Chicago Bankruptcy Blog
Chicago Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Blog
Illinois Bankruptcy Law Blog
Fresh Start Partners
Education/Credentials
University of Illinois
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer website
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