Fill and sign Form N1 online
Starts a court claim in England and Wales, most often a money claim against a person or business.
Form N1 at a glance
- Official name
- Claim form (CPR Part 7) (N1)
- Issued by
- HM Courts & Tribunals Service
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Legal and powers of attorney
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- People and businesses suing for money or another remedy in the County Court or High Court, especially when the online money claims service cannot be used.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
Not stated. The statement of truth must be signed by the claimant, a litigation friend or the claimant's legal representative, with their full name printed beneath.
- Instructions
- Official HM Courts & Tribunals Service page
Form N1 is the standard claim form used to start a civil claim in England and Wales, most often to recover money someone owes you. Open the official form from GOV.UK in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date to the statement of truth, and download it. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign Form N1
Check whether to claim online
For money claims of £25,000 or less you may be able to use the online money claims service, which can save time. Use the N1 if you cannot, for example when you do not know the exact amount.
Court, claimant and defendant (page 1)
For a money-only County Court claim, write 'County Court Money Claims Centre' in the heading. Enter the full names and addresses, with postcodes, of the claimant and the defendant.
Brief details and value
Describe the claim and what you want, such as payment of money. For a fixed sum, enter the amount claimed, the court fee and any legal costs. For an unspecified sum, state the value band you expect to recover.
Page 2 questions and particulars of claim
Give your preferred County Court hearing centre, say whether anyone is vulnerable or whether Human Rights Act issues arise, then set out the facts in the particulars of claim or tick that they are attached or to follow.
Sign the statement of truth
Tick whether you are the claimant, litigation friend or legal representative, then sign, date and print your full name.
Send it to the court with the fee
Make one copy for yourself, one for the court and one for each defendant. Money claims go to the Civil National Business Centre, St Katharine's House, 21 to 27 St Katharine's Street, Northampton, NN1 2LH.
What you need before you start
- The defendant's correct legal name and address.
- The amount you are claiming and how you worked it out, including any interest.
- The court fee, or a Help with Fees reference.
- The N1A notes for claimants.
Court fees
The fee depends on the amount claimed, including interest. For example, GOV.UK lists £35 for claims up to £300, £115 for £1,500.01 to £3,000 and £455 for £5,000.01 to £10,000. Check the current fee table before you pay. You may get help with court fees on a low income.
Common mistakes
- Getting the defendant's legal name wrong, for example a trading name instead of the registered company name.
- Not considering alternative dispute resolution before going to court.
- Paying the wrong fee band, including leaving the amount blank.
- Not signing the statement of truth.
- Not making enough copies for every defendant.
Form N1: frequently asked questions
Where do I send an N1 money claim?
To the Civil National Business Centre, St Katharine's House, 21 to 27 St Katharine's Street, Northampton, NN1 2LH. High Court claims and non-money claims go to a court office instead.
How much does it cost to make a court claim?
It depends on the amount. GOV.UK lists fees from £35 for claims up to £300; above £10,000 the fee is 5% of the claim, up to £10,000.
Can I make the claim online instead?
Often yes. GOV.UK points money claims of £25,000 or less to its online money claims service.
Who signs the N1 statement of truth?
The claimant, a litigation friend or the claimant's legal representative. For a company, a director or other officer signs.
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