Welcome To Jacobs

Jacobs Certificated Bailiffs are a quality assured firm that provide a nationwide debt recovery service. Jacobs work for over 150 local authorities in the enforcement of unpaid debts.

Jacobs was established in 1959 as an Enquiry and Detective Agency by Alan Jacobs and his father. In the 1980’s the company grew significantly when it diversified into Local Taxation Debt Recovery.

Paula Jacobs joined the company to assist her father in 1988 and Simon Jacobs joined in 1989. Both Paula and Simon were made Partners in 1992.

Our approach is unique in that we offer clients a "family firm" ethos together with 50 years expertise in the industry.

At Jacobs, we are proud to receive instruction from a wide-ranging client base and we strive to build and maintain long-term working relationships.

Jacobs Mission Statement

“To collect debt as quickly and efficiently as possible maximising income for our Clients. To act in a firm but fair manner being both professional and sensitive to the circumstances of each individual case”

Our Vision Statement

"To maintain our current client base and increase our market share by being the BEST bailiff and debt recovery firm in England and Wales" 

IRRV Performance Awards 2011 Finalist - Excellence in Education Training and Development and IRRV Performance Awards 2011 Finalist - Excellence in Innovation

Latest News

  • Fri 22nd Mar 2013Welfare Reform Recovery - one of many initiatives that can be discussed with the Jacobs team at Keele - 18th & 19th April
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  • Thu 21st Mar 2013Jacobs - Exhibiting our Services at Parkex 2013
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  • Wed 13th Mar 2013Jacobs Accepted as Organisational Members of IRRV
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  • Wed 16th Jan 2013New Year - New Staff.. Jacobs New Business Development Manager Commences Role
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  • Tue 15th Jan 2013Watford & Three Rivers Appoint Jacobs
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