The Register contains: 

• details of bankruptcies that are either current or have ended in the last 3 months

• current individual voluntary arrangements and fast track voluntary arrangements

• current bankruptcy restrictions orders and undertakings.

If you would like to know more about the register click here 

How to search the register 

1. On-line 

You can search the database free of charge on-line with just the surname (or even part of the surname) of the individual and the search can be of the whole of England and Wales, or the area covered by an individual Official Receiver’s office. 

If you would like to carry out an on-line search click here

You will be given the option to print the results. 

2. Local Official Receiver’s office 

You can visit your local Official Receiver’s office Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Please check your phone book for details of your nearest Official Receiver’s office or click here  for further information. Alternatively you can call The Insolvency Service Insolvency Enquiry Line on 0845 602 9848. 

You will receive a report of any records that match your request. If there is no match for your request, you will receive a report stating “no match found”. We will normally respond to your request within 7 working days of receipt. 

3. By subscription

You can subscribe to the Insolvency Service to gain access to the data via an XML based data file.  Potential subscribers will need to ensure that they have the expertise and the internal systems able to process the XML file. To see the terms and conditions of use click here

4. Where can I find records of company liquidations and disqualified directors? 

You can search the disqualified directors register at Companies House by clicking here. 

You can also obtain details from:

The Register of Companies

Companies House

Crown Way

Maindy

CARDIFF

CF4 3UX

Tel: 02920 388588.

5. Further Information

If you would like further information about the individual insolvency register click here.