Hertford County Court and Family Court

Hertford, SG14 1DF

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Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Fax

0870 324 0115

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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Shire Hall Fore Street Hertford SG14 1DF

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Email:Enquiries enquiries.hertford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries hertford.breathingspace@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

9am to 4pm

Counter open

By appointment only.

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Housing

Money claims

Breathing Space

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Parking available in local car parks and in surrounding streets. Disabled parking spaces also available in local car parks and in surrounding streets.

Accessibility features

Stair only access to private interview rooms, family/prayer room. No wheelchair access

Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)

Lift

Disabled toilet

Interview rooms (stairs only access)

Baby changing facilities

Prayer room (shared with Family Room)

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network lanyards available

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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