Public Records

Many types of events are a matter of public record—that is, the kind of information you can find out if you pay a visit to your local courthouse.

These types of events may appear in this section of your credit report. They can include:

• bankruptcy or bankruptcies;
• tax liens;
• foreclosures;
• court judgments; and
• overdue child support.

This information usually will remain on your credit report for seven years.

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