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The guidance sections on sending original documents to BVD have been updated
The guidance section on referring a deceased’s persons estate has changed
Information regarding websites appearing to be, or connected to, the official website of the GLD/Bona Vacantia Division
Technical fault on phone line
From 1 July 2015 the Bona Vacantia Division (BVD) will pilot a change in procedure.
The Bona Vacantia Division (BVD) receive various referrals from local authorities some of which we can deal with and others which we cannot
Telephones in One Kemble Street have been restored
One Kemble Street has reopened
Emails appearing to be from Treasury Solicitor’s Department/Bona Vacantia Division are in circulation, giving the recipient opportunity to claim ownerless properties and funds through the Bona Vacantia Division
The Treasury Solicitor’s Department (TSol) will change its name on 1 April to the Government Legal Department
How greater transparency has enabled more people to claim their entitlement from estates.
How the Bona Vacantia division has improved the dissolved company guidelines
How the Bona Vacantia division is using social media to broaden its communications channels.
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