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    Debt Rehabilitation Letter

    Notify creditors of your debt review application under the National Credit Act (NCA). This letter formally informs creditors that you have applied for debt counselling.

    Last reviewed 6 November 2026

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    DEBT REHABILITATION NOTIFICATION LETTER

    (In terms of Section 86 of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005)

    Date: [Date]

    TO: [CREDITOR NAME]

    [CREDITOR ADDRESS]

    RE: NOTIFICATION OF DEBT REVIEW APPLICATION

    Account/Reference Number: [ACCOUNT NUMBER]

    Outstanding Balance: R0,00

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    FORMAL NOTIFICATION OF DEBT REVIEW APPLICATION

    I, the undersigned, hereby formally notify you that I have applied for debt review in terms of Section 86 of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 ("the NCA").

    CONSUMER DETAILS:

    Full Name:[NAME]
    ID Number:[ID NUMBER]
    Address:[ADDRESS]
    Contact Number:[PHONE]

    DEBT COUNSELLOR DETAILS:

    Name:[COUNSELLOR NAME]
    NCR Registration:[NCR REGISTRATION]
    Company:[COMPANY]
    Contact Number:[PHONE]

    APPLICATION DETAILS:

    Date of Application: [Date]

    LEGAL EFFECT OF THIS NOTIFICATION:

    In terms of Section 86(10) of the NCA, from the date of this application:

    1. You may not exercise or enforce any right or security under your credit agreement with me during the debt review process;
    2. No legal proceedings may be instituted or continued against me in respect of this debt;
    3. You are required to participate in good faith in the debt review process and negotiations regarding the restructuring of my debt obligations.

    IMPORTANT NOTICES:

    • All future correspondence regarding this account should be directed to my appointed Debt Counsellor at the contact details provided above.
    • My Debt Counsellor will contact you within 5 business days to discuss the proposed restructuring of this debt.
    • In terms of Section 86(9) of the NCA, my Debt Counsellor will advise you of their assessment regarding whether I am over-indebted within 30 business days.
    • Should you wish to object to this debt review application, you must do so within 5 business days by notifying my Debt Counsellor in writing.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUEST:

    Kindly acknowledge receipt of this notification by responding to my Debt Counsellor within 5 business days.

    I trust that you will cooperate in this process as required by the National Credit Act.

    Yours faithfully,

    _______________________________

    [YOUR NAME]

    Date: [Date]


    CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

    I certify that this notification was sent to the creditor on [Date] via:

    ☐ Registered mail    ☐ Email    ☐ Fax    ☐ Hand delivery

    Reference/Tracking Number: _______________________________

    _______________________________

    Signature of Sender

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    Legal Use Cases

    • Individuals needing sworn statements
    • Families documenting estate matters
    • People granting authority to others
    • Those recovering debts legally
    • Anyone requiring formal legal documentation

    Key Advantages

    • Accepted by courts and authorities
    • Proper witness and signature provisions
    • Clear and unambiguous language
    • Covers essential legal requirements
    • Saves on attorney consultation fees

    How to Use This Debt Rehabilitation Letter

    1

    Debt review (debt counselling) is a formal debt relief measure introduced by the NCA to help over-indebted consumers. It provides legal protection while you work towards paying off debts.

    2

    Send this notification to ALL your creditors immediately after applying for debt review - the NCA requires notification within 5 business days of your application.

    3

    Once this letter is sent and the debt review process begins, creditors cannot take legal action against you, repossess your assets, or continue harassing you for payment.

    4

    The debt review process involves: applying with a registered Debt Counsellor, sending notification letters, assessment of your financial situation, a proposed restructured payment plan, and finally a court order making the plan binding.

    5

    Keep copies of all letters sent and use registered mail or email with read receipts for proof of delivery. Follow up if you don't receive acknowledgement within 5 days.

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