Free support & official sources
Free national routes that help litigants in person, and the official sources to confirm everything against.
Helplines
- Support Through Court: 0300 081 0000 - free, independent support for litigants without a lawyer
- Citizens Advice consumer service: 0808 223 1133 - consumer disputes, pre-claim guidance
- HMCTS general enquiries: 0300 123 7050 - finding the right court or money claim centre
Track limits
- Small claims: up to £10,000 - source: CPR 26.6 / CPR 27; gov.uk make-court-claim-for-money
- Fast track: £10,000 – £25,000 - source: CPR 26.6; fixed recoverable costs regime
- Intermediate track: £25,000 – £100,000 - source: CPR 26.6
Official sources
This page is general information about County Court procedure, not legal advice, and it is not provided by HMCTS or any court. Procedures and fees change - always confirm against the official sources linked here before you act.
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Reviewed by Sean McNamara, 2026-09-04.