Darlington County Court and Family Court

Darlington, DL3 7RL

Call this court

Enquiries (National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

0300 123 5577

Enquiries (Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

0300 303 0642

Counter appointments

01325 463224

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Visit this court

4 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7RL

Get directions Official site

Email:Enquiries darlingtoncountycourt@Justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries darlington.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk·Counter appointments (Request a Counter Appointment) darlingtoncounty-appointments@justice.gov.uk·Social security and child support sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk

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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

9am to 5pm

Counter open

9:30am to 3:30pm

Counter service by appointment only

10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)

Services available

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

Parking

Unfortunately there is no onsite parking available, please check online for the nearest car parking facilities

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Hearing Loop

Disabled toilet

Interview room

Baby changing facility

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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