# 22 CFR § 34.7: Collection in installments

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 34.7
- **Heading:** Collection in installments
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER D—CLAIMS AND STOLEN PROPERTY > PART 34—DEBT COLLECTION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

Whenever feasible, and except as required otherwise by law, debts owed to the United States, together with interest, penalties, and administrative costs as required by this regulation, should be collected in one lump sum. This is true whether the debt is being collected under administrative offset, including salary offset, or by another method, including voluntary payment. However, if the debtor is financially unable to pay the indebtedness in one lump sum, payment may be accepted in regular installments. If STATE agrees to accept payment in installments, it may require a legally enforceable written agreement from the debtor that specifies all of the terms of the arrangement and which contains a provision accelerating the debt in the event the debtor defaults. The size and frequency of the payments should bear a reasonable relation to the size of the debt and ability of the debtor to pay. If possible, the installment payments should be sufficient in size and frequency to liquidate the Government's claim within 3 years.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 34.1 § 34.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.2 § 34.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.3 § 34.3 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.4 § 34.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.5 § 34.5 Other procedures or actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.6 § 34.6 Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.7 § 34.7 Collection in installments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.8 § 34.8 Notice and demand for payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.9 § 34.9 Requests for internal administrative review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.10 § 34.10 Collection methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.11 § 34.11 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.12 § 34.12 Coordinating offset with another Federal agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.13 § 34.13 Notice requirements before offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 34.14 § 34.14 Request for an outside hearing for certain debts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-34.7. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.