Which enforcement method is right for you?
Warrant of Control (N323)
Send bailiffs to the defendant’s address to collect payment or seize goods.
Best for: Defendants with a home address and assets worth seizing
Cost: £59 + £77 court fee
Note: Judgments up to £5,000
Request warrant →Attachment of Earnings (N337)
Deduct money directly from the defendant’s wages before they’re paid.
Best for: Defendants who are employed
Cost: £59 + £110 court fee
Note: Must know defendant’s employer
Apply for attachment →Third Party Debt Order (N349)
Freeze the defendant’s bank account and have the money paid directly to you.
Best for: Defendants with money in a known bank account
Cost: £59 + £110 court fee
Note: Must know defendant’s bank and branch
Coming soon
Charging Order (N379)
Secure the debt against the defendant’s property. When they sell, you get paid.
Best for: Defendants who own property
Cost: £59 + £130 court fee
Note: Long-term option — payment on sale
Coming soon
Ready to enforce your judgment?
Choose an enforcement method above, or start with the most common option — a warrant of control.
Request warrant of control →Not sure which method to use?
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
How enforcement works — step by step
Existing judgment
You already have a court judgment (CCJ) that the defendant hasn't paid
Choose a method
Choose an enforcement method based on what you know about the defendant
Complete your application
Complete your application online — answer a few questions and review the documents
Pay the fees
Pay the court fee and JustClaim service fee
Application filed
Your application is filed with the court
Enforcement begins
The court enforces the judgment (bailiffs visit, wages deducted, bank frozen, or property charged)
Important things to know
Multiple methods: You can use more than one enforcement method at the same time
No guarantee: Enforcement doesn't guarantee payment — if the defendant has no money or assets, recovery may not be possible
Costs added to debt: Court fees for enforcement are added to the amount the defendant owes you
High value judgments: For judgments over £5,000, you may need a High Court writ of control instead of a county court warrant