how long does a collection stay on my record
Active positive information can remain indefinitely (if an account is closed that has been positive, then it will typically remain on your report for 10 years after the date the account is closed). Collection Accounts: A collection account remains for 7 years from the initial missed payment that led to the collection. Public Records: Chapter 7, 11 and 12 bankruptcies remain for 10 years from the date filed. Completed Chapter 13 bankruptcies remain for 7 years from the date paid, and 10 years if not completed.
It could fall off your report after seven years and then reappear as a public record judgment. Suppose you live in a state where the statute of limitations is longer than seven years. Your medical collections account could come off your credit report after seven years. Then the creditor sues you in court and wins.
- Bankruptcies that, from the date of adjudication, (means decision) antedate (means predate) the report by more than 10 years. - Collection accounts and charge offs remain for 7 years from first serious delinquency or charge off date. - Paying an old debt does NOT reset the clock on reporting for another 7 years.