Collection Agency

​Debts are referred to private collection agencies when collection by the Minnesota Department of Revenue is not cost effective. View the statutes (Minnesota Statutes, section 15.061; M.S. 16D.04 subd. 4; M.S. 332.31 through 332.45). Debts are commonly referred to collection agencies when:

• Collection by the department is not cost effective or collection action has resulted in minimal results.
• The debtor resides outside the state of Minnesota.
• The current address for the debtor cannot be located.

What is Not Referred

• The department has a levy in place.
• A debt over $1,500 that belongs to an active business located in Minnesota, or an inactive corporation or partnership business located in Minnesota.
• The debtor has an active bankruptcy.
• The statute of limitations (SOL) date has expired.
• The debtor is deceased.