April 2023

How can I tell an enforcement agent (bailiff) is who they say they are? Every Enforcement Agent (formerly known as a bailiff) is required to be awarded a certificate before they can work in the UK. An enforcement agent’s cert...

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Are enforcement agents (bailiffs) legal in the UK?. In short, yes. CIVEA members work legally on behalf of local authorities, National Highways, Transport for London and Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). The...

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Are enforcement agents (bailiffs) the same as debt collectors? Civil Enforcement Agents, previously known as bailiffs, are often confused with debt collectors that work for private companies. This is an incorrect assumption a...

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