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    What is a Form 17.W and when does it apply?

    Form 17.W is the prescribed NCR form used to update the Debt Help System after a debt review has ended. It replaced the older Form 17.4.

    Per NCR Circular 001/2021, Form 17.W may only be issued in four scenarios: (A) the consumer withdrew before Form 17.2 was issued; (B) the debt counsellor suspended service due to non-cooperation but remains on record; (C) the consumer obtained a court order rescinding the debt review order; (D) the consumer obtained a court order declaring them no longer over-indebted.

    Only A, C and D result in removal of the debt review signifier from your credit reports.

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    The National Debt Review Center (NDRC) is a registered debt counselling practice with the National Credit Regulator (NCR Registration: NCRDC3106). Our services are conducted in strict accordance with the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 and NCR Circular 09 of 2025 regarding DHS status updates.

    Important: Debt review is a regulated legal process. While under debt review, you will be unable to obtain further credit until a Clearance Certificate (Form 19) is issued or a court order declares you no longer over-indebted.

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