Lodge a DOI

To apply for temporary relief you can lodge a declaration of intention to present a debtor's petition (DOI).

This gives you protection from your creditors pursuing you for 21 days.

Before you apply:

Make sure you consider the following:

• What are my options?
• What is a declaration of intention to present a debtor's petition (DOI)?
• Am I eligible for a DOI?
• What are the consequences of a DOI?

Next step:

• Download the declaration of intention forms
• Send us your forms

Once we receive your application:

• We treat it as a priority.
• If we accept it, we'll send you and your creditors confirmation in writing.
• This confirmation contains your AFSA administration number^[?]. Your creditors may ask for this.
• If we don't accept your application, we will notify you in writing.