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Parking Fines & PCN Appeals

Can I make a Statutory Declaration about a parking PCN in Northern Ireland?

Yes, but only on specific procedural grounds after a Notice of Enforcement of Charge Certificate, such as not receiving a Notice to Owner or not receiving a decision at a required stage.

nidirect lists limited grounds for a Statutory Declaration. These include not receiving the Notice to Owner, making a representation but not receiving the Notice of Rejection, or appealing to an adjudicator but not receiving the adjudicator's decision.

It is a sworn statement and knowingly making a false statement is an offence. It is not a general second appeal simply because you disagree with the parking restriction.

Follow the instructions on the enforcement notice and use the correct authorised person to witness the declaration. Keep proof of postage or submission and copies of the documents showing the procedural problem.

Official parking PCNs follow a statutory Northern Ireland process. The safest approach is to use each stage on time—challenge, Notice to Owner, formal representation and, if necessary, independent adjudication—rather than relying on private-parking advice.

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Information checked: 25 September 2026
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