How long after paid collection will it appear on your credit score?

Question by mbetty27: “how long after paid collection will it appear on your credit score”?

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Answer by SCH
If you did not negotiate the removal of the item when you paid it, it will stay on your report for 7 years. You can however negotiate the removal of items at the time you pay them off.

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