Won your case but the defendant won't pay? You have several enforcement options — from sending bailiffs to freezing their bank account. Choose the right one below.
Send bailiffs to the defendant's address to collect payment or seize goods.
Request warrant →Deduct money directly from the defendant's wages before they're paid.
Apply for attachment →Freeze the defendant's bank account and have the money paid directly to you.
Coming soonSecure the debt against the defendant's property. When they sell, you get paid.
Coming soonChoose an enforcement method above, or start with the most common option — a warrant of control.
Request warrant of control →If you don't know the defendant's financial situation, start with an Order to Obtain Information (N316). This forces the defendant to attend court and disclose their income, assets, bank accounts, and employer — so you can choose the right enforcement method.
N316 order — coming soon to JustClaim
You can use more than one enforcement method at the same time
Enforcement doesn't guarantee payment — if the defendant has no money or assets, recovery may not be possible
Court fees for enforcement are added to the amount the defendant owes you
For judgments over £5,000, you may need a High Court writ of control instead of a county court warrant
Enforce your court judgment online — from £59