Bankruptcy Discharge Certificate

A Bankruptcy Discharge Certificate is a legal document issued by the bankruptcy court to a debtor who has successfully completed a bankruptcy case and has been granted a discharge of debts. The certificate serves as official proof that the debtor has been released from personal liability for certain types of debts and that creditors are prohibited from taking any further collection actions against the debtor. The certificate typically includes the debtor’s name, the case number, and the date of the discharge. The debtor should retain a copy of the Bankruptcy Discharge Certificate for their records and may need to provide a copy to creditors or other parties as proof of the discharge. The certificate does not necessarily mean that all of the debtor’s debts have been eliminated, as some types of debts may be excepted from the discharge.