Watford County Court and Family Court

Watford, WD18 0BW

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Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care)

0300 123 5577

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Fax

0870 739 4015

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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10 King Street Watford WD18 0BW

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Email:County court enquiries.watford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Family public law (children in care) WatfordCountyFamily@justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries watford.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk·Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@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

10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).

Services available

Adoption

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Housing

Money claims

Breathing Space

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There is designated disabled parking available in the private car park.

Accessibility features

level access to the building entrance

lift to the floors where the courts are located

level access into the hearing rooms

designated disabled parking

Hearing Loop

Lift

Disabled toilet

Private interview rooms

Baby changing facilities

Breast feeding can be done in public areas, however, private room can be arranged via written/email to court prior to visit.

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

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