Find the best financial services for you at: SMARTFINANCESOLUTIONS.NET - How long does it take for a bankruptcy to be removed from your credit report? - Public records include information such as bankruptcies, judgments, tax liens, state and country court records (criminal records excluded), and in some states, overdue child support. Depending on the type of account, a public record can remain on your credit report between 7-10 years. A chater 7 will remain on your credit report for 7 years, a chapter 13 for 10 years. -