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County Court Fees

As from October 1st 2007, there is a new schedule of fees for Small Claims.

See here County Court Fees

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

From May 1st 2008 there are increased limits to concessions 2 and 3 See here

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.