How much does an N244 application cost?
This guide covers England and Wales
The short answer
The fee depends on what you ask the court to do.
Asking to suspend a warrant of possession (pause an eviction) costs £16. Help with Fees may lower or cover it.
Help with Fees can lower or cover the fee, depending on your income and savings. If your eviction date is close, do not wait for a decision before you send your application.
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The main fees
These are from the official list of civil court fees (EX50):
| What you are asking for | Fee |
|---|---|
| Court fee to ask the court to suspend a warrant of possession (pause an eviction) using form N244 | £16 |
| Court fee for a general application made on notice (the other side is told) | £321 |
| Court fee for a general application made without notice or by consent (agreed by both sides) | £126 |
The lower fee covers specific requests, such as asking to pause an eviction. If you are not sure which fee applies to your request, ask the court.
Help with Fees
Help with Fees can lower or cover a court fee. Whether you get it depends on your income, savings and other things. Being in debt does not mean you will automatically pay nothing.
You can apply before or after you pay. You can usually ask for a refund if you paid within the last 3 months and were eligible when you paid. If your eviction date is close, do not wait for a refund decision before you send your application.
Apply for Help with Fees online
Getting help with the fee is separate from the judge’s decision about your application.
Check the fee with the court
Fees change from time to time. We checked these on the date at the top of this page. Always confirm the fee with the court before you pay. If you are using form N244 to try to keep your home, read using form N244 to ask the court to pause a repossession.
What to do next
Confirm the fee with the court, and apply for Help with Fees if you think you may qualify.
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Related guides
- N244 form and free downloadThe form explained, and the official blank form.
- Using N244 to pause a repossessionWhat it can and cannot do.
- Free N244 helperFill in the official form.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Civil court fees (EX50) (checked )
- GOV.UK: Get help with court fees (checked )
- GOV.UK: Form N244 application notice (checked )