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What are the statue of limitations on debt collections?

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They vary from state to state. See the Related Links section below for a list of states and their statute of limitations.

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Statue of limitations on debt collections?
every state is different, check with an attorney in your state, cc debt is different from written contracts in some states
What is the statue of limitations in Georgia for debt collection?
6 years.
How do you stop debt collection harassment after statue of limitation?
Just call your phone co and have them put a block on the calls
Does statue of limitation on debt restart when sold to new collections?
The Statute of Limitations runs from when the debt is incurred. It is not restarted if the debt is sold. The only way it can be extended is by a payment, or lawsuit.
Kentucky statue of limitations on a debt?
Debt collection in Kentucky is long. The creditor has up to 15 years to collect on a written agreement. They have 5 years for an Oral agreement or Credit Card.