How to Serve & Enforce a County Court Judgment?

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High Court Enforcement (For debts over £600)

This is the most effective method for most creditors. If your debt is over £600 and not regulated by the Consumer Credit Act, it can be transferred to the High Court. Once transferred, our authorised High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) get to work—often with faster results and greater powers than County Court Bailiffs.

County Court Bailiff (For debts under £600 or CCA-regulated)

This is the standard route for smaller or regulated debts. County Court Bailiffs are less flexible, but still a valid option for lower-value claims.

Third Party Debt Order

Perfect when you know where the debtor banks or holds funds. We apply to freeze their accounts—often catching them by surprise.

Attachment of Earnings Order

Used when the debtor is employed. A portion of their wages goes directly toward paying off the CCJ.

Charging Order

If the debtor owns property, a Charging Order can secure your debt against it. You’ll be paid when they sell or remortgage.

Information Order (Form N316)

When you need financial clarity, this order compels the debtor to attend court and disclose their income, assets, and liabilities.

Cross-Jurisdiction Enforcement

Got a CCJ in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the EU, or overseas? Shergroup has a global enforcement network to help you collect across borders.

Insolvency Proceedings

If the debt exceeds £750 (companies) or £5,000 (individuals), we can begin Winding Up or Bankruptcy proceedings.

CCJ Transfer to High Court: How It Works

Want to escalate your enforcement? Shergroup can transfer your CCJ to the High Court with ease. Here’s how:

We review your CCJ for FREE
We prepare Form N293A to apply for a writ of control
We pay the £66 court fee (or advise you if it’s changed)
We issue the writ and assign our enforcement agents

From there, our HCEOs will visit the debtor, seize goods if necessary, and compel immediate or scheduled payments.

Enforce a CCJ Under £600

Even if your CCJ is below £600, Shergroup can help. We’ll assist you in navigating County Court Bailiff processes or advise on alternative routes like Attachment of Earnings or Third Party Orders.

How Long Is a CCJ Enforceable?

You have 6 years from the date the CCJ is issued to enforce it. After this period, you can still apply to enforce it—but you’ll need permission from the court and a good reason for the delay.

Can a CCJ be enforced after 6 years? Yes, with the right application and justification. Shergroup can guide you through this.

Real Results from Real Clients

Still unsure? One of our clients, after months of trying to collect a £10,000 CCJ, contacted us in frustration. Our High Court Enforcement Officer travelled to rural Norfolk, confronted the evasive debtor, and secured immediate full payment on the spot.

She was lucky. But with Shergroup, you don’t have to rely on luck—we bring legal muscle, strategic insight, and a national enforcement team to every case.

Free CCJ Review: Let’s Get Started

Shergroup offers a free, no-obligation review of your CCJ. Whether it’s:

A CCJ sent to County Court Bailiffs over £600 with no result
A High Court Writ with no enforcement outcome
A judgment that needs enforcement across UK jurisdictions
A foreign or European Enforcement Order

We’ve got your back.

FAQs

Q1: How to enforce a CCJ?
A: Options include High Court Enforcement, Bailiffs, Third Party Orders, and more—depending on the case specifics.

Q2: How to enforce a CCJ under £600?
A: Use a County Court Bailiff or explore other enforcement tools like Attachment of Earnings.

Q3: How long is a CCJ enforceable?
A: Six years. After that, court permission is needed for enforcement.

Q4: Can a CCJ be enforced after 6 years?
A: Yes—with a compelling reason and a successful court application.

Take Control of Your Judgment with Shergroup

Don’t let an unpaid judgment sit idle. Contact Shergroup’s Business Solutions Team today. We’ll give you straightforward advice, prepare the paperwork, and take swift enforcement action.

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