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N1, N9, N244, directions questionnaires — we break down every step of the civil court process so you can represent yourself with confidence.
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Letter Before Action
Step 1: Send a Letter Before Action
You must give the other side a chance to settle before going to court. Send a formal letter setting out your claim, what you want, and a deadline (usually 14 days).
- Keep it factual — state what happened, what they owe, and your deadline
- Send by recorded delivery or email with read receipt
- This is required by the Pre-Action Protocol — judges penalise skipping it
Court Fee Calculator
Enter your claim amount to see the court fee (refunded if you win)
| Claim Amount | Court Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £300 | £35 |
| £300.01 – £500 | £50 |
| £500.01 – £1,000 | £70 |
| £1,000.01 – £1,500 | £80 |
| £1,500.01 – £3,000 | £115 |
| £3,000.01 – £5,000 | £205 |
| £5,000.01 – £10,000 | £455 |
| £10,000.01 – £25,000 | 5% of claim |
| £25,000.01 – £100,000 | 5% of claim |
Common Questions
Court Form Guides
Detailed guides for the most common court forms — with online filing tools
Form N225
Request default judgment when the defendant hasn't responded to your claim
Form N244
Application notice — set aside a judgment, vary an order, or request an adjournment
Form N323
Request a warrant of control to enforce your county court judgment with bailiffs
Warrant of Control
Complete guide to warrants of control — for claimants enforcing a CCJ and defendants responding
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