Which Companies Help Transfer a CCJ to the High Court — and What to Look For

Only certificated High Court Enforcement Officers can execute a Writ of Control in England and Wales. To transfer a CCJ to the High Court, you instruct an HCEO company directly — not the court. Shergroup is one of the UK’s leading HCEO companies, with over 30 years of enforcement experience and a national team of certificated officers.

Who Is Authorised to Transfer a CCJ to the High Court?

Not every debt recovery company can transfer a CCJ to the High Court. The process requires a certificated High Court Enforcement Officer — a specific legal designation, not a general title.

High Court Enforcement Officers are certificated by the Lord Chancellor under the Courts Act 2003. They must pass a professional examination, hold a certificate of authorisation, and comply with the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 and the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014.

This is a meaningful qualification barrier. Not every debt collection agency employs HCEOs. A company that handles county court enforcement — sending bailiffs under warrants of control — is operating under an entirely different legal framework and does not have the authority to execute a Writ of Control.

A debt collection agency that does not employ certificated HCEOs cannot transfer your CCJ to the High Court. If a company offers CCJ transfer services, confirm they employ certificated officers before instructing.

In England and Wales, HCEO companies authorised to enforce Writs of Control include Shergroup, DCBL, and a small number of other certificated enforcement firms. The market is deliberately narrow — the certification requirements ensure that only properly qualified officers handle High Court enforcement.

What to Look For in a CCJ Transfer Company

Not all HCEO companies deliver the same service. When choosing a CCJ transfer provider, evaluate them on these criteria:

Speed of response. The moment you instruct should be the moment the clock starts. A creditor waiting 3 days for a response confirmation before paperwork even begins is losing recovery time. Shergroup responds the same working day.

Paperwork handled for you. Form N293A — the transfer application — must be filed correctly at the county court where the CCJ was made. A quality HCEO company handles this entirely. You should not be filing court forms yourself.

Genuine transparency on fees. The £71 Writ of Control court fee is set by statute. HCEO fees are regulated by the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014. Any company quoting substantially above these regulated figures, or being vague about fee recovery from the debtor, should be questioned carefully.

What Does a CCJ Transfer Service Actually Include?

A complete CCJ transfer service — not just an introduction to an HCEO — should include all of the following:

• Preparation and filing of Form N293A at the correct county court
• Filing of the sealed N293A at the High Court and issue of the Writ of Control
• Service of the Notice of Enforcement on the debtor — giving 7 clear days to pay
• First attendance at the debtor’s premises if payment is not made within the notice period
• Entry into a Controlled Goods Agreement if goods are present but payment is not made
• Return visit and removal of goods for sale if the Controlled Goods Agreement is breached
• Regular updates to the creditor at each stage of the enforcement process
• Full cost recovery from the debtor on successful enforcement

A company that handles only the transfer paperwork and then passes you to a different HCEO for enforcement is not a full-service provider. Ensure the company you instruct manages the entire process under one instruction.

Shergroup’s CCJ Transfer service covers every stage above. One instruction. One point of contact. We manage everything from the N293A to the enforcement visit.

Shergroup’s CCJ Transfer service is a complete end-to-end service — Form N293A, Writ of Control, Notice of Enforcement, and HCEO attendance, all under one instruction. We respond the same working day. Instruct online now.

Why Shergroup Is the Right Choice for High Court Enforcement

Shergroup has been enforcing judgments in England and Wales for over 30 years. That is not a marketing claim — it is the foundation of our E-E-A-T positioning and the reason creditors instruct us when enforcement matters.

What sets Shergroup apart:

• Certificated High Court Enforcement Officers operating across England and Wales
• 30+ years of enforcement experience — including complex commercial cases
• A national team, not a single office with limited geographic reach
• Online instruction — no paper forms, no phone queues
• Same-working-day response to every new instruction
• Transparent, regulated fee structure — HCEO fees recovered from the debtor on success
• Full case management from N293A paperwork to enforcement outcome

Shergroup also offers asset tracing for cases where the debtor’s location or asset position is unclear before enforcement begins. For creditors with multiple outstanding CCJs, Shergroup can manage a portfolio of writs — not just individual cases.

The Writ of Control enforcement process at Shergroup is built around one principle: the creditor instructs once, and we deliver the outcome. No chasing, no case management burden, no uncertainty about what happens next.

How to Instruct a CCJ Transfer — Step by Step

The process of instructing Shergroup to transfer your CCJ is straightforward:

1. Gather your judgment details. You will need the CCJ reference number, the name and address of the debtor, and the judgment amount including any accrued interest.
2. Instruct Shergroup online. Complete the instruction form at the CCJ Transfer service page. No paper forms. No phone calls required.
3. Shergroup prepares Form N293A. We file at the county court where your CCJ was made. Most courts seal the form the same day or within 24 hours.
4. The High Court issues the Writ of Control. Typically within 1–3 working days of instruction. The HCEO is now authorised to act.
5. Notice of Enforcement is served. The debtor receives formal notice giving 7 clear days to pay in full.
6. Enforcement begins. If the debtor does not pay, the HCEO attends from day 8. Many debtors pay within the 7-day notice window.

From instruction to first HCEO attendance: as fast as 10 days. That is the speed advantage of High Court enforcement over county court bailiffs.

Frequently Asked Questions About CCJ Transfer Companies

Who can legally transfer a CCJ to the High Court?

Only a certificated High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) can execute a Writ of Control in England and Wales. To use High Court enforcement, you instruct an HCEO company who manages the Form N293A transfer paperwork and deploys a certificated officer on your behalf. You do not apply to the court directly — the HCEO company handles the entire process from a single instruction.

What should I look for when choosing a CCJ transfer company?

Look for a company employing certificated High Court Enforcement Officers, with a demonstrable track record of successful enforcement, transparent fee structures, and the ability to handle Form N293A on your behalf. The company should be able to tell you clearly how long the transfer will take, what the £71 court fee covers, and when the HCEO will act after the Notice of Enforcement is served.

How much does a CCJ transfer company charge?

The court fee to issue a Writ of Control is £71, recoverable from the debtor on successful enforcement. The HCEO company’s own fees are governed by the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 and are also recovered from the debtor on successful enforcement — not charged upfront to the creditor. Shergroup provides a full fee breakdown before you instruct.

How quickly can a CCJ transfer company act?

A CCJ transfer company should be able to issue a Writ of Control within 1–3 working days of instruction. Once the Writ is issued, the HCEO serves a Notice of Enforcement giving the debtor 7 clear days to pay. If payment is not made, the officer attends from day 8. Shergroup responds to new instructions the same working day they are received.

Can Shergroup handle the entire CCJ transfer process?

Yes. Shergroup’s CCJ Transfer service manages every stage — preparing Form N293A, filing at the county court and High Court, issuing the Writ of Control, serving the Notice of Enforcement, and deploying a certificated HCEO to enforce. You instruct Shergroup once and we manage the entire process. We respond the same working day and operate across England and Wales.

Ready to instruct?

Shergroup’s CCJ Transfer service handles Form N293A, the Writ of Control, and the enforcement visit — you instruct once and we manage everything. Instruct online now — we respond the same working day.

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