Court fees increased April 2025

April brings an increase in Court fees, full details of which can be viewed here Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008

Please remember to check whether your client is entitled to the Help with fees Remission scheme, to avoid Court fees being disputed by your opponent upon settlement of the case.

Some of the notable fee increases are set out below:-

Hearing fee in a Multi track case £1175 increased to £1334

Hearing fee in a Fast track case £545 increased to £619

Application on Notice £303 increased to £313

Consent order £119 increased to £123

Application for summons or order for witness to attend court £21 decreased to £4

Issue of Default Costs Certificate (DCC) – Civil £78 increased to £80

Request/Application to set aside a DCC   £143 increased to £148

Appeal (detailed assessment proceedings) – Civil £274 increased to £283

I understand the government’s intention is for the changes to go live from 8 April for applications received by courts or tribunals on or after that date. The current fees will continue to apply in the meantime.  

If you would like assistance with legal costs, please get in touch by email enquiries@costslawyeruk.com or call 01925 422945.