Everything you need to know about credit card debt in North Dakota: the statute of limitations is 6 years, garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
6 years
Statute of limitations (open/revolving accounts)
$5,221
Avg. credit card debt in US
25% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In North Dakota, credit card debt falls under open/revolving accounts with a statute of limitations of 6 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under North Dakota law.
Credit/Open
6 years
Written
6 years
Oral
6 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with North Dakota-specific laws like the ND Collection Agency Licensing Act.
In North Dakota, the SOL for this debt type is 6 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for credit card debt in North Dakota, garnishment is limited to: 25% of disposable earnings.
ND Collection Agency Licensing Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These North Dakota-specific protections apply to your credit card debt case:
All North Dakota Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
Credit Card Debt Dispute Guide
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