Claim a deputyship fee refund

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After you've claimed

You’ll be told by email or letter:

  • when your application has been received
  • if any information is missing
  • whether your claim is successful
  • the refund amount and when it’ll be paid
  • the reasons for any rejection

When you’ll get the refund

It can take up to 10 weeks to get a decision and a further 2 weeks to receive the refund.

If your claim is rejected

You can appeal by contacting the Refunds Helpline.

Refunds Helpline
DeputyshipFeeRefunds@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 456 0300 (choose option 6)
Textphone: 0115 934 2778
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
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