Small Claims Mediation Service (SCMS)
Also known as: SCMS
How can we help you today?
Whatever brings you to Small Claims Mediation Service (SCMS) — we'll point you to the right person, number and next step in under a minute.
JustClaim is an independent service — we're not the court.
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Enquiries
0300 123 4593Enquiries (Welsh Language)
0300 303 5174Starting 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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SCMS County Court Business Centre 21-27 St. Katharine's Street Northampton NN1 2LHScam warning
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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
Enquiries
Monday-Friday
9am -5pm except public holidays
Services available
Accessibility & facilities
Languages
English, Welsh
Complaints
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service/about/complaints-procedure