What the court actually charges.
Two fees for a money claim: one to issue it, one only if it reaches a hearing. Both are added to what the defendant owes if you win. Pick your claim amount for the exact figures.
- Total £62
£200 claim
£35 to issue, £27 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £62
£300 claim
£35 to issue, £27 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £109
£500 claim
£50 to issue, £59 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £155
£750 claim
£70 to issue, £85 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £155
£1,000 claim
£70 to issue, £85 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £203
£1,500 claim
£80 to issue, £123 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £296
£2,000 claim
£115 to issue, £181 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £296
£2,500 claim
£115 to issue, £181 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £296
£3,000 claim
£115 to issue, £181 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £551
£4,000 claim
£205 to issue, £346 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £551
£5,000 claim
£205 to issue, £346 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £801
£6,000 claim
£455 to issue, £346 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £801
£7,500 claim
£455 to issue, £346 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £801
£8,000 claim
£455 to issue, £346 hearing fee.
Full breakdown - Total £801
£10,000 claim
£455 to issue, £346 hearing fee.
Full breakdown
Issue fees
| Claim amount | Issue fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £300 | £35 |
| £300.01 – £500 | £50 |
| £500.01 – £1,000 | £70 |
| £1,000.01 – £1,500 | £80 |
| £1,500.01 – £3,000 | £115 |
| £3,000.01 – £5,000 | £205 |
| £5,000.01 – £10,000 | £455 |
| £10,000.01 – £200,000 | 5% of the claim |
| Over £200,000 | £10,000 |
Hearing fees
| Claim amount | Hearing fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £300 | £27 |
| £300.01 – £500 | £59 |
| £500.01 – £1,000 | £85 |
| £1,000.01 – £1,500 | £123 |
| £1,500.01 – £3,000 | £181 |
| £3,000.01 – £10,000 | £346 |
| Fast track (£10,000.01 – £25,000) | £563 |
| Multi-track | £1,125 |
The hearing fee is paid by the claimant only when the court lists the case for a hearing. Claims that end in default judgment, an admission or a settlement never incur it.
Enforcement fees
A County Court judgment is not money. Collecting it has its own fees, each added to the debt:
- Warrant of control (N323): £96
- Attachment of earnings (N337): £139
- Third party debt order (N349): £139
- Charging order (N379): £139 plus the Land Registry fee
- Order to attend for questioning (N316): £69
Help with fees
If you receive certain benefits, or have a low income and savings under the threshold, Form EX160 (Help with Fees) can waive all or part of any of these fees. Apply before paying and quote the reference when you issue.
Source: HMCTS form EX50. Any amount: court fee calculator. The forms themselves: County Court forms explained.