Court Fee Calculator for England and Wales
Calculate the 2026 HMCTS issue fee for money claims, possession and non-money claims, or a civil appeal in England and Wales.
Applicable jurisdiction
England and Wales · HMCTS
Enter the value used when the claim is issued
About the England and Wales court fee calculator
HM Courts & Tribunals Service charges an issue fee when a civil claim is started. For a money claim, the fee is based on the amount claimed plus interest: fixed bands apply up to £10,000, then 5% applies up to £200,000, with a £10,000 fee above that value.
The calculator also covers the main fixed issue fees for possession and other non-money claims in the County Court and High Court, plus the filing fee for common civil appeal notices. The figures follow the HMCTS EX50 table updated on 13 July 2026.
The result is the issue or filing fee for the selected action, not the full cost of litigation. A hearing fee or later application and enforcement fees may also become payable. Scotland and Northern Ireland operate separate court-fee systems.
Court fee calculator features
Official 2026 bands
Uses the current HMCTS EX50 money-claim thresholds and fixed fees.
More than money claims
Includes possession, non-money and common civil appeal filing fees.
Clear territorial scope
Built specifically for courts in England and Wales, with excluded costs stated clearly.
UK court fee FAQ
How much does it cost to start a money claim?
The issue fee starts at £35 for a claim up to £300. For claims over £10,000 and up to £200,000 it is 5% of the claim value, and above £200,000 the fee is £10,000.
Does this include the hearing fee?
No. This calculator shows the issue or appeal filing fee. A separate hearing fee and fees for applications or enforcement can be charged later.
Does this calculator cover the whole United Kingdom?
No. The HMCTS EX50 fees shown here apply to England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate systems.