Are these United Kingdom court fees mandatory?

Yes. Court fees in United Kingdom are exact amounts fixed by statute and payable to the courts service — they are not lawyer fees and not negotiable. You may pay a reduced fee, or nothing, if you qualify for fee remission.

Where do the numbers come from?

Every figure is computed from the official court-fee statute, and the breakdown links to the specific provision that produced it. Tarifo never averages market quotes or invents figures.

Is this legal advice?

No. Tarifo explains what the statute says; it does not analyse your case. For advice about your situation, talk to a lawyer.

What court fees does the United Kingdom calculator show?

It shows the official United Kingdom court fee for your case type and claim amount, drawn from the state's published fees statute — including how it changes for a family case or an appeal.

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United Kingdom court fees

Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 · England & Wales

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Tariff updated 2026-06-04

See the official court fee payable to bring your matter in United Kingdom, computed from the state's published court-fee statute. Pick a case type, enter the amount where it applies, and read the breakdown — every figure links to the statute it comes from.

In United Kingdom, Tarifo computes the official court fees set under Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008. There is no statutory lawyer tariff in United Kingdom — solicitors' and barristers' fees are agreed privately.

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These are the exact statutory court fees payable to HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) to issue or proceed with a case in England & Wales, fixed by statutory instrument (SI 2008/1053 / SI 2008/1054). They are mandatory government charges, not lawyer fees — England & Wales has no statutory lawyer tariff, so solicitors' and barristers' fees are agreed privately. You may pay a reduced fee, or nothing, under Help with Fees (form EX160) if you are on a low income or certain benefits. Figures apply to England & Wales only; Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate court fees.

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About these United Kingdom figures

Are these United Kingdom court fees mandatory?: Yes. Court fees in United Kingdom are exact amounts fixed by statute and payable to the courts service — they are not lawyer fees and not negotiable. You may pay a reduced fee, or nothing, if you qualify for fee remission.
Where do the numbers come from?: Every figure is computed from the official court-fee statute, and the breakdown links to the specific provision that produced it. Tarifo never averages market quotes or invents figures.
Does this include lawyer fees?: No. United Kingdom has no statutory lawyer tariff — solicitors' and barristers' fees are agreed privately. Tarifo computes only the official court fee.
Is this legal advice?: No. Tarifo explains what the statute says; it does not analyse your case. For advice about your situation, talk to a lawyer.
What court fees does the United Kingdom calculator show?: It shows the official United Kingdom court fee for your case type and claim amount, drawn from the state's published fees statute — including how it changes for a family case or an appeal.