(a) Along with a garnishment order, we send to an employer a certification in a form prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

Terms Used In 34 CFR 34.21

  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor

(b) The employer must complete and return the certification to us within the time stated in the instructions for the form.

(c) The employer must include in the certification information about the debtor’s employment status, payment frequency, and disposable pay available for withholding.

(Authority: 31 U.S.C. § 3720D)