Chelmsford Justice Centre

Chelmsford, CM2 0PP

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Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Civil court fax

01264 347923

Family court fax

01264 347922

Starting a new money claim? Claims made online or by post are processed centrally by the Civil National Business Centre — not at this court. Your case is only transferred to a local court if a hearing is needed.

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Chelmsford Justice Centre Priory Place New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PP

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Email:Enquiries enquiries.chelmsford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (Family) family.chelmsford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries chelmsford.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk·Social security and child support contactsscs@justice.gov.uk

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What brings you here?

Got a letter from this centre? Most of its letters are routine admin: a claim being processed, a form to return, a date to note. A letter is not a judgment against you, and nearly every one comes with time to respond.

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 need to get rid of a CCJ I wasn't told about

Never knew about the original claim? You may be able to cancel the judgment entirely and wipe it from your credit file.

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

8:30am to 5pm

Counter open

By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

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

Housing

Money claims

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Disabled toilet facilities

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)

Hot and cold vending machines

Interview rooms

Multi-faith room

Baby changing facility

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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