We prepare and file your N1 claim form
Tell us what happened. Builds your case. We file it with the County Court.
No solicitor. No jargon. Takes minutes, not weeks.
Filing a court claim shouldn’t require a law degree
The N1 claim form is the official way to start county court proceedings in England and Wales. It tells the court who you’re claiming against, how much, and why. JustClaim handles the whole thing for you.
Tell us what happened
Answer simple questions about your dispute — who owes you money, how much, and what went wrong. No legal language needed.
Prepares your claim
We draft your Particulars of Claim and complete the N1 form exactly how the court expects it. You review everything before filing.
We file it with the court
Your N1 is submitted to the County Court Money Claims Centre. The court issues your claim and serves the defendant. They have 14 days to respond.
What does it cost?
| 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 |
Plus a \u00a379 JustClaim service fee. Court fees are refunded if you win. No hidden costs.
Common questions
What is an N1 form?
Form N1 is the official court document used to start a county court claim in England and Wales. It sets out who you’re claiming against, how much you’re owed, and why. JustClaim completes this form for you based on your answers.
Do I need a solicitor?
No. Small claims court is designed for people to represent themselves. Solicitor costs can’t be recovered for claims under \u00a310,000, so most people do it themselves. JustClaim’s Handles the legal drafting.
How is this different from Money Claim Online (MCOL)?
MCOL is the government portal where you type in your claim details yourself. JustClaim goes further — Drafts your Particulars of Claim in proper legal language, we complete the N1 form, and we file it for you. You answer questions in plain English.
What happens after I file?
The court issues your claim and serves it on the defendant. They have 14 days to respond. If they don’t respond, you can apply for default judgment. If they dispute it, the court will schedule a hearing.
How long does the whole process take?
Filing takes about 5 minutes. The court typically issues the claim within a few working days. Most disputes settle within weeks once the defendant receives official court papers.
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Prepares your N1. We file it.
Ready to file your court claim?
No solicitor needed. Prepares your N1 form. We file it with the court.
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