Guidance

DRO guidance for Approved Intermediaries

This guidance is for approved Intermediaries applying for a DRO.

Applies to England and Wales

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Details

In this guidance you can find more information about:

  • application fees and how to pay
  • applicant requirements and eligibility
  • effects of a DRO
  • DRO restrictions
  • approved intermediary responsibilities

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Published 2 September 2016
Last updated 6 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Content has been updated to reflect the end of the £90 fee DRO application fee on 06 April 2024.

  2. Added details and a link to help signpost the government's Help for Households campaign, in response to the cost of living crisis.

  3. V17 of guidance notes added

  4. An amended version of the DRO2 intermediary guidance notes has been uploaded to GOV.UK. This new v.16 contains updated information on how to complete the 'Income and Expenses' section of the DRO2 application.

  5. First published.