Court Fees

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.