Hi, A statutory declaration is a legal document defined under the law of certain Commonwealth nations. It is similar to a statement made under oath, however, it is not sworn. Statutory declarations are commonly used to allow a person to affirm something to be true for the purposes of satisfying some legal requirement or regulation when no other evidence is available. They are thus similar to affidavits (which are made on oath). Depending on jurisdiction, statutory declarations can be used for: Declarations of identity, nationality, marital status, etc. when documentary evidence is unavailable. Declaring the intention to change one's name. Affirming the provenance and nature of goods for export or import. Statements of originality for patent applications. (definition from Wikipedia) I am in the process of actually getting protection from bailiffs (due to council tax non-payment) through a Bill of Sale (Bill of Sale act 1882). Which is registered at the Royal courts of justice and is effective against bailiffs or trustees in Bankruptcy. Let me know if this is something that you want to know more about. It can be put in place within a week.

Hi All, Just to let you know that I found some one who is doing a Bill of Sale for me, this person has experience in drafting and registering successfully Bills of Sale at the Royal Courts of Justice. Obviously its not done for free, it depends on the amount of work involved, mine should be completed by the end of next week. Bill of Sale is different from a Statutory Declaration. The reason I'm doing this is because its a very powerful document that will help me to protect my possessions (chattels) from bailiffs/creditors and even a Trustee in Bankruptcy! Obviously I would not open my door to the bailiffs if they come, but will have a peace of mind that my belongings are secured, as they will remain in my house but are 'owned' by a Trusted party (ie relative) for a 'loan'. I knew that some creditors use the Bill of Sale for their benefit, so I thought that maybe this could be turned around for my benefit. This is something that the solicitors will not tell you, as I experienced in my situation. The more I learn about the Bill of Sale, the more it makes sense to me, that if you have valuable things in your house that you wouldn't want to risk losing, the Bill of Sale would be the first thing that you should look into.

Hi, its been nearly a year since I've paid my council tax, the council has issued a Liability Order in June 09 and have passed it to bailiffs in November 09. I am in correspondence with the bailiff company, however I strongly believe that the Bill of Sale is still a way forward to protect all of my valuable assets! Looking into it, will post later.

Bill of Sale Act 1878

Hallowitch, Thank you for the information, very helpful. I think that I've got a break through, as I may have found someone (not solicitor) who has done this. I will post when I find out more. Thanks for your help everyone

Thanks for that, I heard that the Bill of Sale can be registered in the courts, so would that not be good enough to protect my possessions from bailiffs? What are your thoughts and has anyone done one?

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Hi! Has anyone come across protecting personal assets through a bill of sale, before bailiffs try to take your possessions? Thanks