Southend Magistrates' Court

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 Court House 80 Victoria Avenue Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EU

Get directions Official site

Email:Enquiries contactcrime@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (Single Justice Service Centre) sjs@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (for Family matters) family.chelmsford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (For NCES matters) cens.warrants@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

9.00 am to 5:00pm

Telephone enquiries answered

8.30 am to 5pm.

Services available

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Crime

Domestic abuse

Single justice procedure

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance, and court room

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)

Interview rooms (cannot be booked in advance)

Children's waiting room

Baby changing facilities in the disabled toilets on the ground 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)

Southend Magistrates' Court

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