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If you make a payment on the account within the statute of limitations period, the time period restarts. The creditor will get another 6 or 3 years (depending on the kind of contract it is) to file a lawsuit. If you make a payment after the statute of limitations time has expired, that will not restart the time period.

Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years? In most cases, the statute of limitations for a debt will have passed after 10 years. This means a debt collector may still attempt to pursue it (and you technically do still owe it), but they can't typically take legal action against you.

Washington law requires debt collectors to get a license from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and post a bond before attempting to collect debts. They must renew their licenses yearly. Out-of-state debt collectors also have to get a license before attempting to collect from Washington residents.

Typically, after 10 years of not paying debt, the statute of limitations will have passed. This means that while you technically still owe the debt, debt collectors may try to collect it, but they typically cannot pursue legal action against you.

In Washington, the statute of limitations on debt collection lawsuits is six years after the date of default or last payment on the debt account. When six years have passed, debt collectors can still attempt to collect these debts, but they cannot file a collection lawsuit.

You can sue the debt collector for violating the FDCPA. If you sue under the FDCPA and win, the debt collector must generally pay your attorney's fees and may also have to pay you damages. If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB.