Margate Magistrates' Court

Margate, CT9 1RL

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Enquiries

Enquiries

Enforcement

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Witness service

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

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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The Courthouse Cecil Square Margate CT9 1RL

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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

Counter open

9:30am to 4pm

Services available

Crime

Single justice procedure

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

ramp to the building entrance

lift between the ground floor and the first floor

level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement

Interview rooms (4 available on the first floor)

Baby changing facilities in the female toilets on the first floor

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Video link can be used for witnesses or solicitor linking to virtual court by prior booking.