# 36 CFR § 1201.9: What rights do I have as a debtor?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1201.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1201.9
- **Heading:** What rights do I have as a debtor?
- **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

As a debtor you have several basic rights. You have a right to:
(a) Notice as set forth in these regulations (see § 1201.14);
(b) Inspect the records that NARA has used to determine that you owe a debt (see § 1201.14);
(c) Request review of the debt and possible payment options (see § 1201.17);
(d) Propose a voluntary repayment agreement (see § 1201.19); and/or
(e) Question if the debt is excluded from these regulations (see § 1201.5(b)).

## 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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