Form TE7 Application to le a statement out of time
Please quote the Penalty Charge number which can be found on the Order for Recovery or obtained
from the Local/Charging Authority. We cannot trace the case without this number. Only one number
per application form is permitted.
State your title e.g. Mr or Mrs.
State your full name. The form can only be completed by the named Respondent on the Order
for Recovery (referred to as WITNESS on the TE9) issued by the Local/Charging Authority. If the
Respondent has been named as a company/organisation, the person completing the form on it’s behalf
must ensure they state their own full name, the company name and their position in the company.
State clear reasons for not ling your Witness Statement within the time limit allowed on the Order
for Recovery. These should not be the reasons why you are disputing the original penalty charge.
The purpose of this application is to request permission to le a Witness Statement after the time limit
allowed for doing so has elapsed. You may attach any relevant evidence.
The Statement of Truth can only be completed by the named Respondent on the Order for Recovery.
(referred to as WITNESS on the TE9) Please sign, date and print your name and also tick the
appropriate box if signing on behalf of a company/organisation.
The application can only be completed and signed by a Litigation Friend if the Respondent is a protected
party (a party who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to conduct legal
proceedings). (See Part 21 (children and protected parties) of the Civil Procedure Rules). If you are a
Litigation Friend, please provide proof of this.
If you have any supporting evidence that you wish to attach to your Out of Time forms, then this
must be submitted at the same time.
Please note: If you are submitting an Application to le a statement out of time (form TE7), you must also
attach a completed Witness Statement (form TE9).
The completed Witness Statement and Out of Time Application should be sent to:
The Trafc Enforcement Centre
St Katharine’s House
21/27 St Katharine’s Street
Northampton
NN1 2LH
Alternatively you may fax the forms to 0870 324 0092 or email the documents to tec@justice.gov.uk
The Application to le a witness statement out of time will be forwarded to the Local/Charging Authority
for their consideration and if they refuse it then it will be referred to a Court Ofcer for a decision without a
hearing. You will be advised of the decision in due course.
All payments and payment queries must be sent direct to the Local/Charging Authority or their agents.
Court staff are not legally trained. If you need legal advice you may wish to contact a solicitor or a
Citizens Advice.