Court and tribunal fees

You might have to pay a fee if you go to a civil or family court or tribunal in England or Wales.

There is a different system of court fees in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Fees are paid if you are, for example:

• divorcing or ending a civil partnership
• claiming money you’re owed
• applying for probate
• applying to an employment tribunal

You may have to pay more than one fee, eg if there are several steps to the court process.

Court and tribunal fees are different from legal costs, eg paying for a solicitor.

Read more about:

• paying civil and family court fees
• get help if you can’t afford to pay a court or tribunal fee because you’re on a low income or certain benefits
• employment tribunal fees
• immigration and asylum tribunal fees

How to pay your court or tribunal fee

You can normally pay by debit or credit card, cash, postal order or a cheque.

Last updated: 28 January 2015