DCB LEGAL N1SDT claim form recieved

webbyk

I received a county court claim form for a parking charge almost 5 years ago. I was in the military, so I had my mother's address registered with DVLA. Since leaving the military, I have been in rented accommodation and have been living in my own house for over 2 years before receiving any letters. I had one letter previously about a month before the court claim, which I assumed was a scam as it was 5 years ago and with a car I no longer owned, so I ignored it. 

I'll upload a picture of the form when it allows me to.

I have completed AOS on MCOL.
Currently working through the 8 steps 

Was confused by some wording with it being DCB legal is there a specific template for them?

I am due to be travelling for 6 months from January so would like all this squashed so it's not looming over me. Has anyone been through the process and can shed some light on timescales, please?

Much appreciated to all of those taking the time to help and putting threads and templates together.

ChirpyChicken

webbyk said:

I received a county court claim form for a parking charge almost 5 years ago. I was in the military, so I had my mother's address registered with DVLA. Since leaving the military, I have been in rented accommodation and have been living in my own house for over 2 years before receiving any letters. I had one letter previously about a month before the court claim, which I assumed was a scam as it was 5 years ago and with a car I no longer owned, so I ignored it. 

I'll upload a picture of the form when it allows me to.

I have completed AOS on MCOL.
Currently working through the 8 steps 

Was confused by some wording with it being DCB legal is there a specific template for them?

I am due to be travelling for 6 months from January so would like all this squashed so it's not looming over me. Has anyone been through the process and can shed some light on timescales, please?

Much appreciated to all of those taking the time to help and putting threads and templates together.

Which Parking firm is it?
Most likely it will discontinue but you will need someone to keep an eye on your post
It wont be done by January- Which town/city are you in?

webbyk

Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB limited.
I'm in Rotherham

Gr1pr

webbyk said:

Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

I'm in Rotherham

Amended that for you  ( DCB LTD are not involved  ), it's Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

Post the Issue date from the top right of the claim form below and also post the date that you completed the AOS stage online on MCOL 

Post a redacted picture of the POC from the lower left of the claim form below after hiding the VRM details first 

The process is likely to take around 12 months 

webbyk

Gr1pr said:

webbyk said:

Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

I'm in Rotherham

Amended that for you  ( DCB LTD are not involved  ), it's Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

Post the Issue date from the top right of the claim form below and also post the date that you completed the AOS stage online on MCOL 

Post a redacted picture of the POC from the lower left of the claim form below after hiding the VRM details first 

Issue date is 22 Oct 2025
completed AOS today 29 Oct 2025
Im having issues uploading image  of paperwork will try again with smaller file

sazzle1709

I'm in a similar situation with Smart Parking and DCB Legal. I need to file my AOS online today. Do I say I'm defending all of the claim or part? 

webbyk

1. The defendant is indebted to the claimant for a parking charge issued to vehicle xxxxxx at xxxxxxx.
2. The date of contravention is 20/11/2020 and the D was issued with a PC by the claimant.
3. The D is pursued as the driver of the vehicle in breach of the terms on the signs (the contract) reason: overstayed free time.
4. In the alternative the defendant is pursued as the keeper pursuant to POFA 2012. Schedule 4.
AND THE CLAIMANT CLAIMS
1. £170.00 Being the total of the PC and damages.
2. The interest rate of 8% per annum pursuant to s. 69 of the County Courts Act 1984 from the date hereof at a daily rate of £0.02 until judgment or sooner payment.
Costs and court fees 

Gr1pr

webbyk said:

Gr1pr said:

webbyk said:

Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

I'm in Rotherham

Amended that for you  ( DCB LTD are not involved  ), it's Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

Post the Issue date from the top right of the claim form below and also post the date that you completed the AOS stage online on MCOL 

Post a redacted picture of the POC from the lower left of the claim form below after hiding the VRM details first 

Issue date is 22 Oct 2025
completed AOS today 29 Oct 2025
Im having issues uploading image  of paperwork will try again with smaller file

You need to add a short sentence and then use the picture icon to attach redacted pictures

Your defence deadline is 4pm on Monday 24th November 2025

webbyk

Thankyou hopefully that posts now

webbyk said:

Gr1pr said:

webbyk said:

Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

I'm in Rotherham

Amended that for you  ( DCB LTD are not involved  ), it's Smart Parking Limited, claim made by DCB LEGAL limited.

Post the Issue date from the top right of the claim form below and also post the date that you completed the AOS stage online on MCOL 

Post a redacted picture of the POC from the lower left of the claim form below after hiding the VRM details first 

Issue date is 22 Oct 2025
completed AOS today 29 Oct 2025
Im having issues uploading image  of paperwork will try again with smaller file

You need to add a short sentence and then use the picture icon to attach redacted pictures

Your defence deadline is 4pm on Monday 24th November 2025

Gr1pr

Use this as the basis of your 11 paragraphs defence,  adapting paragraphs 2 & 3 as required 

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6635660/dcb-legal-smart-parking-claim#latest

webbyk

Thank you for the link. For para 2, am I admitting only that I am the registered keeper?

Also, for para 3, my argument is that I don't recall the event. It was 5 years ago, and I wouldn't be able to recall the signage, where I was parked, even if I were the driver.

Is this enough to have the claim thrown out down the line when it comes to needing evidence?
I'm just worried about being away for so long and missing any postal correspondence. We will have people in the property while away. Just if something gets missed.