An Administration Order is an alternative to bankruptcy and Debt Relief Orders if you have:
- at least 2 debts totalling £5,000 or less
- a county or high court judgement against you
How it works
You apply to the county court using form N92. There is no application fee.
Once the Administration Order is made:
- you make a single monthly payment to the court - usually for 3 years
- the court will divide this payment fairly amongst your creditors - less a 10% administration fee to cover their costs
- your creditors cannot take any further recovery action against you
At the end of the payment period, you apply to the court for a Certificate of Satisfaction as proof you have settled your debts.
You must tell the court immediately if your circumstances change and you can’t make your monthly payments. If you don’t, your order could be revoked or suspended.
An Administration Order is a public record and will stay on your credit file for 6 years.
Find out more and apply for an administration order on GOV.UK.