Getting A Debt Relief Order

Debt Relief Orders can only be obtained once you have sought advice from a debt advisor who will undertake a financial analysis. If you meet the necessary criteria and they determine a Debt Relief Order is appropriate for you, then you will be eligible to apply. To do this, you will need the assistance of an approved intermediary who may be your original debt advisor or someone you are subsequently referred to.

An approved intermediary* is a third party who will act as a 'go between' between the person wishing to make an application for a Debt Relief Order and the Official Receiver. The intermediary will help you complete the application form online.


Please Note that you cannot apply for a DRO without the assistance of an approved intermediary.*

To apply for a DRO you will need to pay a non-refundable upfront fee which will typically be in the region of £90.

*An approved intermediary is an individual who has been approved by a competent authority for the purposes of The The Debt Relief Orders (Designation of Competent Authorities) Regulations 2009.