# 36 CFR § 1201.6: What is a claim or debt?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1201.6
- **Heading:** What is a claim or debt?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL RULES > PART 1201—COLLECTION OF CLAIMS > Subpart A—Introduction

## Text

A claim or debt is an amount of money, funds, or property that has been determined by an agency official to be due the United States from any person, organization, or entity except another Federal agency (see § 1201.3).

## Nearby sections

- [36 CFR § 1201.1 § 1201.1 Why is NARA issuing these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.1.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.2 § 1201.2 Under what authority does NARA issue these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.2.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.3 § 1201.3 What definitions apply to the regulations in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.3.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.4 § 1201.4 What types of claims are excluded from these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.4.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.5 § 1201.5 If a claim is not excluded from these regulations, may it be compromised, suspended, terminated, or waived?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.5.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.6 § 1201.6 What is a claim or debt?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.6.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.7 § 1201.7 Why does NARA have to collect debts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.7.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.8 § 1201.8 What action might NARA take to collect debts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.8.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.9 § 1201.9 What rights do I have as a debtor?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.9.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.10 § 1201.10 Will NARA use a cross-servicing agreement with the Department of the Treasury to collect its claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.11 § 1201.11 Will NARA refer claims to the Department of Justice?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.11.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.12 § 1201.12 Will NARA provide information to credit reporting agencies?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.12.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.13 § 1201.13 How will NARA contract for collection services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.13.md)
- [36 CFR § 1201.14 § 1201.14 What should I expect to receive from NARA if I owe a debt to NARA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.14.md)

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