Scottish census invitations have been posted and not completing the form could cost you a £1,000 fine.
It counts every person in the country and the results are used to plan public services and funding.
The questionnaire is deemed a legal responsibility by the Scottish Government and every household is required to complete it.
But ignoring that census invite could cost you - and the government has warned that you could be fined £1,000 or even prosecuted for not completing the form online or on paper.
Refusing to complete the form, neglecting to answer a mandatory question, providing a false answer or signing a false document are all reasons you could be fined or prosecuted.
Campaigners say thousands of pensioners are struggling to take part because they don't have access to the internet.
The Scottish census is undertaken every 10 years, but the 2021 census was delayed due to Covid.
The questionnaire collects information about where you stay and the people who stay there.
Census invitations were posted beginning late February.
People can fill in the form anytime between now and Census Day which is March 20.
To complete it online, go to the census website here and enter the Internet Access Code that came with your letter.
It asks about a number of topics, including the types of accommodation people stay in, household relationships, age, sex, health and employment status.
There are two types of census questions - household and individual.
Household questions ask about your home and who is living or staying there.
This includes:
- who lives in your household and what type of accommodation you have
- whether you rent or own your home
- other details, like the type of central heating you use and how many cars or vans the household has
Individual questions ask about each of the people who stay at your address including any babies or children.
Not everyone will have to answer each question depending on their circumstances.
Individual questions ask about topics including:
- dates of birth
- jobs
- health
- education
Either the householder or individuals in the household can answer these questions.
