Money Saving Expert has warned that every single household in England and Wales could face a hefty £1,000 fine if they're not careful.
Anyone who fails to complete the 2021 Census by March 21 is liable to be hit with a hefty four figure sum - whether you agree with it or not.
The 2021 Census has been sent out in the post, with households able to complete it via the paper form, or alternatively, online.
The Census is a key part of the government's approach to data, and there is a big push for everybody to complete it in the country this year, reports Birmingham Live.
A new guide on the MoneySavingExpert website says what failing to complete the form could mean for families and households in the UK.
It says: "You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don't complete the census.
"It's an offence to supply false information or not to complete the census, and you could be fined up to £1,000.
"Fines are a last resort though.
"In England and Wales, four people received the maximum £1,000 fine for non-compliance at the last census in 2011, while a further 270 people were fined an average of £218."
We have addressed everything you need to know about the 2021 Census here.
More information can also be found on the government website here.
