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How long can a bankruptcy stay on your credit report?

Up to ten years.

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  1. Three years
  2. Fifteen years
  3. Up to ten years ✔

Why: Bankruptcy is the longest-lasting negative mark most people face. Most other negative items can be reported for seven years.

Huh, didn't know that: Judgments and lawsuits can be reported for seven years or until the statute of limitations ends, whichever is longer.

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Answer: Up to ten years. Bankruptcy is the longest-lasting negative mark most people face. Most other negative items can be reported for seven years.

  1. CFPB: How long does negative information stay on my credit report? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-long-does-negative-information-stay-on-my-credit-report-en-323
    Bankruptcies can stay on your report for up to ten years.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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