Canterbury Combined Court Centre

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What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

I've received a letter from this court

A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.

I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8am to 6pm

Counter open

Civil: For urgent matters only, by prior appointment

Counter service by appointment only

Family: For urgent matters only, by prior appointment

Counter open

Crown: Counter open from 10am to 4:30pm

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Crime

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases

Housing

Money claims

Single justice procedure

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There is free public parking at or nearby this court.

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance and court room

Limited disabled parking spaces available

Two disabled lifts are available

Lanyards available on request (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement

Cafeteria is open from 9am to 2.30pm (Hot food served up to 2pm) Cold drinks vending machine is available

21 interview rooms are available

Baby changing facilities are available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

Wireless internet access available within the building

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

Languages

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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