Warrant of Execution

A warrant of execution

You can ask the county court bailiff to try to get back any amount up to £5,000. You cannot ask the county court to issue a warrant for more than this, but you can transfer your judgment to the High Court. See A writ of Fi Fa.

If you want to issue a warrant in the county court, you will need Form N323 (request to issue a warrant of execution). You can also get this form free of charge from any county court office. If you started your claim using Money Claim Online you can submit a request for a warrant of execution online. Log on to www.moneyclaim.gov.uk for further information.

The diagram below gives information about how to fill in the form.

The fees (as of February 2007)

To issue a warrant of execution to recover a sum of money:

   where the sum to be recovered is not more than £125 = £35

   where the sum to be recovered is more than £125 = £55

   To issue a warrant of delivery of goods £95 

   To reissue a warrant of execution or delivery at a new address, except for a further attempt at enforcement following suspension £25.

   To issue a warrant for recovery of a property/land (possession) £95

   Where a warrant of delivery of goods or for recovery of a property/land also includes a claim for money, no additional fee is payable.