Services

The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.

When and how to appeal against a visa, asylum or immigration decision - appeals to the immigration and asylum tribunal, administrative review, fees, forms, further submissions

If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to tell the civil court which documents you served, who you served them on, and when, where and how you served them.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to ask the Central Family Court to search for a decree absolute or final order.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Form N5B England: Claim possession of a property located wholly in England (accelerated procedure).

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

(Part 3 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984/Schedule 7 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004)

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Make a general application (‘application notice’) as part of divorce, dissolution or separation court proceedings.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Judges can use this form to give instructions ('directions') to both parties in small claims cases.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to search for a ‘grant of representation’ (known as ‘probate’) or a will for someone who died in England and Wales in or after 1858.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to submit an expert opinion about someone's mental capacity as part of an application to make decisions for them.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to apply for a Court of Protection order to become a deputy to make financial or welfare decisions for someone else.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to appeal a local authority’s decision about a child or young person. Can be used by parents, those with parental responsibility, or by a young person aged 16 to 24.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Ask for permission to start proceedings, or to request an order or directions in existing proceedings, or to ask to join or leave proceedings.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Apply for an order related to the enforcement of a child arrangements order or to set aside or change an existing enforcement order.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Form N208: Claim form (CPR Part 8). Includes the notes N208A and N208C.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Ask the court to instruct bailiffs to collect money owed by a debtor and identify the debtor's goods that may be sold. Known as a 'warrant of control'.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use Form N443 to tell the court you've paid the full amount of an order, and apply for a 'certificate of satisfaction' or 'certificate of cancellation'.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Use this form to make a claim to an employment tribunal if you think you've been treated unfairly by your employer, potential employer or trade union.

• From: Employment Tribunal and 1 others

How to get a transcript of a hearing: restrictions, how to apply, costs, complaints