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Revision as of 16:59, 10 July 2007
County Court Fees
up to £300 £30
£300.01 - £500 £50
£500.01 - £1,000 £80
£1,000.01 - £5,000 £120
£5,000.01 - £15,000 £250
£15,000.01 - £50,000 £400
There is an Allocation fee of £100 for claims over £1500
Exemption from Court Fees
If you are on benefits or low income, you may be exempt from paying court fees. See here: Court Fees - Do I Have to Pay Them
To apply for exemption you must fill in form EX160and make the application at your local court. You cannot apply for exemption on-line
You will have to pay a court fee unless:
- you or your partner receive Income Support
- you or your partner receive Pension Credit guarantee credit
- you receive Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
- your gross annual income is £15,050 or less, and you receive Working Tax Credit with a ‘disability element’ or ‘severe disability element’
- your gross annual income is £15,050 or less and you and your partner receive Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit between you
If you show that the payment of a court fee would involve undue hardship to you, the Court Manager may reduce the fee or “remit” (say you do not have to pay) the fee.
