Statutory Declaration

[Shekjain]

Good afternoon Board Members,

I am due to apply for citizenship next month.
Last year during July 2018, I was caught by the police for the loose chain on my motorcycle.
They have asked me to get my bike serviced and submit a report to the nearest police station and eventually, I did.
In the meantime, I changed accommodation and did not realize I was getting a letter to deposit fine in my absence. This year in July I got to know from Collectica that A Court order has been issued and you have to pay fine. I called HMCTS London and they have advised me to submit STATUTORY DECLARATION to the court and submit your request as you have not received the letters as I moved address.

So, my question is as I visited court and fine has been waived off will it effect my application for citizenship?

Many Thanks
Shek

[Zerubbabel]

Hello

Similar situation happened to me. I sold a car then moved. The paper I sent to the DVLA never reached them. They sent letters back to me to confirm if I sold the car or not. The postman just post them through the door even if I didn't leave there any longer.

Long story short, I was made aware about it when it went to court and somehow the court sent a letter to my new address (they must have checked with the council or something).

I paid £500 over the phone and the case against me was dropped immediately. Case closed.

I didn't affect my naturalization and I don't think it would affect yours.

[Shekjain]

Hi Zerubbabel,

Hope you are doing good!!
Thanks for taking out valuable time and answering to my question.
In my case, I was supposed to pay £880. On communication over the phone HMCTS suggested to apply for Statutory Declaration. I went to court and charges dropped to £130 as I explained my case.
Lets see how it goes.
Due to apply soon.
Hopefully it should to effect.

Many Thanks,

[Zerubbabel]

No worries mate. Hope it will work for you.

In my case, it didn't go to court as I pay everything (fine + fees) over the phone just days before the case hearing and everything was dropped.