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How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
You can apply to a county court to claim money you’re owed by a person or…
You must pay a court fee when you make your claim. If you know the claim…
You can claim interest on the money you’re owed. The interest will be…
You can make your claim online, unless: you do not know how much money you…
Your claim, including your name and address, will be sent to the person or…
Mediation is when an impartial professional (the mediator) helps both…
If there’s a hearing, you can: represent yourself pay for a barrister or…
You can ask the court to collect payment from the person or business who…
Contact your claims company or the Financial Ombudsman Service to make a complaint
Find out how and when you can make a claim or election, and what information you need to include.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon on 19 August 2025.
How to claim compensation yourself or if using a claims management company, check they're authorised, your rights and their obligations.
Make a 'Part I claim' when your property depreciates because of the use of a new or altered highway - eligibility and where to send your claim
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself
Find out if a business is, or has been, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide claims management services
Use claim forms or claim online, eg using CCMS, to get paid for all aspects of legal aid work; find guidance and help with submissions.
Use this form to make a claim against a person or organisation to settle a dispute. Includes guidance notes N1A, N1C, N1D and N1(FD).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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