N244 form (application notice)

GOV.UK's notes say a court fee is payable "depending on the type of application you are making". They give these examples of applications:

• ✓for a judgment to be set aside
• ✓to vary a judgment or suspend enforcement
• ✓for a summons or order for a witness to attend
• ✓by consent, or without service of the application notice, for a judgment or order

The notes also mention applying to adjourn a hearing. Question 3 gives "to adjourn the hearing because…" and "to set aside a judgment against me because…" as examples of how to start an answer.

GOV.UK says court staff cannot give legal advice. It points to legal aid and to Citizens Advice.

GOV.UK's N244 page offers two documents:

• ✓Application notice: Form N244. The link is labelled "read the guidance before completing".
• ✓Application notice: N244 (large print).

Both are PDFs. GOV.UK does not list a Word version of the N244. Check the GOV.UK form page for the current edition before you start. The page shows when it was last updated, and says a new version of the N244 was uploaded on 30 June 2022.

If you use assistive technology, such as a screen reader, and need another format, GOV.UK asks you to email hmctsforms@justice.gov.uk and say which format and technology.

RepeatForm works with the PDF, not Word documents. It needs a digital, text-selectable PDF. Scans, photos and handwriting are not supported.

GOV.UK's "How to complete the N244 application notice" has notes for Questions 3 and 5 to 12. The notes give no guidance on the other parts of the form, so this page does not either. Have your claim number and the court's name from your court papers to hand before you start.

Question 3: the order you are applying for. GOV.UK says to set out what order you are applying for and why. Its examples start "to adjourn the hearing because…" and "to set aside a judgment against me because…". Have the details of the judgment or order and your reasons written down first.

Question 5: hearing or no hearing. GOV.UK says most applications need a hearing and you are expected to attend. The court gives a date and time. GOV.UK says to state in a covering letter any dates you are unavailable in the next 6 weeks. So keep a note of those dates.

GOV.UK says the court only deals with an application "without a hearing" where:

• ✓all the parties agree to the terms of the order being asked for
• ✓all the parties agree that the court should deal with it without a hearing
• ✓the court does not consider that a hearing would be appropriate

On remote hearings, GOV.UK says they are only available where at least one party is legally represented. It adds that not all applications suit a telephone hearing and the court may refuse the request.

Question 6: how long the hearing will take. GOV.UK says: if you do not know how long the hearing will take, do not guess. Leave the boxes blank.

Question 7: existing dates. If your case already has a hearing date or trial period, GOV.UK says to put those dates in the box. Check your court papers for them.

Question 8: who deals with it. GOV.UK says this applies if your case is in the High Court or a District Registry. You indicate whether a Master, District Judge or Judge deals with it.

Question 9: who gets a copy. You indicate who you want the court to send a copy of the application to, and their address for service. Have the other party's details ready.

Question 10: the information in support. GOV.UK says to set out the information you want the court to take account of. It lists three ways to rely on evidence:

• ✓a witness statement: tick the first box and attach the statement to the application notice
• ✓a statement of case: tick the second box if you intend to rely on your particulars of claim or defence
• ✓written evidence on this form: tick the third box and enter the details in the space provided

Question 10 includes the statement of truth. GOV.UK says "you must also complete the statement of truth". It warns that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person who signs a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth. Read it carefully before you sign.

Question 11: vulnerability. GOV.UK says you must tell the court if you believe that you, or a witness who will give evidence for you, are vulnerable in any way the court needs to consider. You explain in what way, and what steps, support or adjustments you want the court and the judge to consider.

Question 12: signature and contact details. GOV.UK says the application must be signed and include your current address and contact details. If you agree that the court and the other parties may contact you by Document Exchange, telephone, fax or email, complete those details.

GOV.UK's notes say the fee depends on the type of application. It also says no fee is payable for an application by consent for an adjournment of a hearing, if the court receives it at least 14 days before the hearing.

The civil court fees list on GOV.UK (EX50, last updated 13 July 2026) shows these general application fees:

• ✓application on notice where no other fee is specified: £321
• ✓application by consent or without notice where no other fee is specified: £126
• ✓application to vary a judgment (or order), suspend enforcement, suspend a warrant of possession or stay a High Court writ: £16
• ✓application for a summons or order for a witness to attend court: £4

GOV.UK says "on notice" means the other party has been notified of the application, whether or not there is a hearing. "Without notice" means they have not. Check the current list on GOV.UK before you pay, because fees change.

If paying the fee would involve undue hardship, GOV.UK says you may be eligible for a fee remission. It points to form EX160, available from any county court office, or you can apply for help with fees online. RepeatForm has a page for the EX160 form.

GOV.UK's notes say to return the form to the court. They do not give an address. Use the details on your court papers or from the court dealing with your case.

GOV.UK's checklist is headed "Before returning your form to the court". It says to make sure you have:

• ✓signed the form on page 2
• ✓enclosed the correct fee or an application for fee remission
• ✓made enough copies of your application and supporting documents: one for each party to be served and one for the court

For what happens next, GOV.UK says most applications need a hearing, and the court gives the date and time. It sets out no timetable beyond that. RepeatForm does not send or file anything with the court.