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How to Stop DCBL Bailiffs

Updated On:
  • September 30, 2025

Received a Visit Threat from DCBL Bailiffs?

Don’t panic, we can help. Dealing with bailiffs can be intimidating and stressful. If you’ve received a visit threat from DCBL, remember that you have rights and options. Our team at Bailiff Helpline is here to assist you.

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How It Works?

  • You make affordable monthly payments based on what you can afford.
  • Any remaining unsecured debt is written off after successful completion of the IVA.
  • Bailiffs and creditors cannot take further action against you.

Who are
DCBL Bailiffs?

DCBL, or Direct Collection Bailiffs Limited, are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). They specialise in debt collection services and high court recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions
about DCBL Bailiffs

Are DCBL Legitimate?

DCBL is a legitimate debt collection and enforcement company with company number 07408649. You can verify their credentials on the Certified Bailiff Register (http://certificatedbailiffs.justice.gov.uk/).

No, DCBL bailiffs do not have the automatic right to enter your home. You are not required to let them in, so it’s important to know and assert your rights.

DCBL has certified bailiff status, which means they can be instructed to visit your home to collect payment for your debts or, in some cases, to seize assets to cover the debt.

DCBL specialises in collecting various types of debts, including:

  • Nondomestic rates
  • Council tax
  • Commercial rent arrears
  • Penalty charge notices

Remember, paying DCBL is not your only option. If DCBL is pursuing you, Bailiff Helpline is here to provide guidance and explore alternative solutions to resolve your debt situation.

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Stop Bailiff Action

If you are dealing with any of the following, we can help you find a solution.

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Bailiff Helpline is a trading style of My Debt Plan Ltd.

My Debt Plan Ltd provides insolvency solutions to individuals, specialising in IVA’s. All advice given is provided in reasonable contemplation of an insolvency appointment. Where you are not suitable for an IVA, we may refer you to one of our trusted partners who specialise on alternative solutions. 

  • No more harassment from bailiffs
  • Not running out of money before payday
  • No more borrowing from family or friends
  • No longer relying on credit cards
  • No more added interest or charges
  • No more relying on payday loans

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Simply fill in the form below and a member of our team will contact you within 10 minutes.

May not be suitable in all circumstances. Our advice is free but fees may apply and your credit rating may be affected if you opt for a debt solution.

You will be contacted by Bailiff Helpline which is a trading style of My Debt Plan Ltd.

My Debt Plan Ltd provides insolvency solutions to individuals, specialising in IVA’s. All advice given is following an initial fact find, tailored to your individual circumstances and provided in reasonable contemplation of an insolvency appointment. Our advice on your options is always free and we will notify you if a solution you choose has a fee associated with it. Where you are not suitable for an IVA, we may refer you to one of our trusted partners who specialise in alternative solutions.

Registered address 2nd Floor Blenheim Court, Cheadle, Cheshire, England, SK8 2JY Company Registered in England and Wales Number 10992838 Data Protection ZB284067.

Lucy Novo Deakin of My Debt Plan Ltd and Adam Charles Southard of SLWB Ltd are insolvency practitioners in the UK licensed by the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA).

*Of 2,381 IVA cases approved between January-December 2023, the average expected write off assuming successful completion is 74%.
A debt write off amount between 25% and 75% is realistic, however, the debt write off amount will differ for each customer upon their individual financial circumstances and is subject to approval of their creditors. Any remaining qualifying unsecured debt in your IVA will be written off, however some unsecured debts will be excluded, such as court fines, child maintenance and student loans, therefore you will need to continue paying these both during and after the IVA.

To find out more about managing your money and getting free advice, visit Money Helper, an independent service set up to help people manage their money.

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Credit Score

Credit Score Pop Up Wording : An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a formal agreement with creditors to repay a portion of your debts over time, but it does have an impact on your credit score and it will be difficult to obtain further credit whilst on an IVA. Once an IVA is approved, it is recorded on your credit report and will typically remain there for six years from the date it starts.
However, it’s important to note this is the case for most debt solutions and your credit score will likely already have been affected by being in debt in the first place.
Once your IVA is complete you will get a fresh start to begin rebuilding your credit rating.

Fees

IVA costs are charged for the preparation of your proposal and the administration of the arrangement for the full term (usually 5 years) these costs are charged from the monthly contributions you make into the IVA and are not in addition. Costs will only be recovered on approval of your arrangement and once you commence making payments to it. The fees for preparation of the proposal to creditors and calling the meeting for creditors to vote on its approval are called nominees fees, the fees for running the arrangement once approved are called supervisors fees. There are also some expenses incurred in the running of the arrangement such as the registration fee and the statutory insurance that needs to be taken by law, these are called disbursements. For our arrangements, the total of all of these is £3,650 although this may be adjusted by creditors when they vote on whether to accept. No matter what the end total of costs come to, you can be rest assured that these will be taken from the monthly payment we agree with you.