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Form N244 in short
Form N244 is the application notice used to ask a civil court in England and Wales to make an order in a case that has already started. Common examples in the gov.uk guidance are asking to adjourn a hearing, to set aside a judgment, or to vary a judgment or suspend enforcement. It is used by claimants, defendants and their legal representatives.
| Issued by | HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | N244 Application notice (06.22) (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | Any party to a civil case, such as the claimant or defendant, or their legal representative. The form also lets someone else apply if they tick Other and explain. |
| Who receives it | The court dealing with the case. The court sends a copy to each party you list in question 9, unless the application is made without notice. |
| Where to send it | The court where your case is being dealt with. gov.uk says to send one copy for the court and one copy for each party to be served, with the fee or a help with fees application. |
| Deadline | No single deadline. It depends on what you are applying for and any dates in your case. |
| Fee | EX50 (fees order 2.4 to 2.8): £321 for an application on notice where no other fee is specified; £126 by consent or without notice; £16 to vary a judgment or suspend enforcement; £4 for a witness summons. No fee for a consent application to adjourn if the court receives it at least 14 days before the hearing. Help with fees may be available. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
What changed
The form itself is still dated 06.22. gov.uk added HTML guidance notes in December 2025, a Welsh landing page in March 2026, and in September 2026 removed the link to the discontinued N244(CHFL) and changed references from CH60 to BP34.
How to fill out Form N244, line by line
| Page 1, header box | Court, claim number, parties and Help with Fees Name of the court, your claim number, the claimant's and defendant's names and any Help with Fees reference. Copy these from your court papers. |
| Questions 1 and 2 | Who is applying Your name, or your firm's name if you are a legal representative. Tick whether you are the claimant, defendant, legal representative or other. |
| Question 3 | What order are you asking the court to make and why? gov.uk suggests wording such as 'to adjourn the hearing because...' or 'to set aside a judgment against me because...'. |
| Questions 4 and 5 | Draft order and how the application is dealt with Say if you attached a draft order. Choose a hearing, no hearing or a remote hearing. gov.uk says remote hearings are only available if at least one party is legally represented. |
| Questions 6 to 8 | Hearing length, trial dates and level of judge gov.uk says leave the time estimate blank if you do not know it. Give any fixed trial date. Question 8 is for High Court or District Registry cases. |
| Questions 9 and 9a | Who should be served List who the court should send the application to and their service address. |
| Question 10 | Evidence you rely on Tick whether you rely on an attached witness statement, your statement of case, or evidence written in the box on the form. |
| Question 11 | Vulnerability Tell the court if you or a witness are vulnerable and what support or adjustments you need. |
| Page 4 | Statement of truth Tick who is signing, then sign, date and print your name. gov.uk says you must complete the statement of truth. |
| Page 5 | Address for documents Your address and, if you agree to be contacted that way, phone, DX and email. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not explaining clearly in question 3 what order you want and why.
- Guessing the hearing length. gov.uk says leave the boxes blank if you do not know.
- Asking for a remote hearing when no party has a legal representative.
- Not attaching the witness statement or evidence you tick in question 10.
- Not signing the statement of truth.
- Sending the form without the fee or a help with fees application.
- Not sending enough copies: one for the court and one for each party to be served.
Questions about Form N244
What is an N244 used for?
To ask the court for an order in an existing civil case. gov.uk gives examples such as adjourning a hearing, setting aside a judgment, varying a judgment or suspending enforcement, and asking for a witness summons.
How much does an N244 application cost?
It depends on the application. EX50 lists £321 on notice, £126 by consent or without notice, £16 to vary a judgment or suspend enforcement and £4 for a witness summons.
Is there a fee to adjourn a hearing by agreement?
No, if it is a consent application and the court receives it at least 14 days before the hearing.
Will there be a hearing?
gov.uk says most applications need a hearing. The court may deal with it without one if all parties agree to the order or to no hearing, or if the court decides a hearing is not appropriate.
Can court staff help me fill it in?
gov.uk says court staff cannot give legal advice. It points to legal aid and Citizens Advice.
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Sources
Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the HM Courts and Tribunals Service or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n244-application-notice
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eb1c6b5b652445f6f21b01/N244_0622_save.pdf
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n244-application-notice/how-to-complete-the-n244-application-notice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-in-the-civil-and-family-courts-main-fees-ex50/civil-court-fees-ex50