You're owed money. Let's get it back.
Start My Claim helps you file a small claims court case — from calculating exactly what you're owed to your Letter Before Action and N1 claim form. No solicitor needed, no jargon, no unnecessary cost.
Calculate your claim
Work out what you're owed and what it costs to file.
Interest (8% statutory)
Total you could recover
Court fees recovered from defendant if you win. 8% interest applies under s.69 County Courts Act 1984. Fees correct as at 2025.
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Choose your situation and the AI builds your Letter Before Action, calculates statutory interest, and prepares your N1 court form if they don't pay.
Small Claims Court · England & Wales
unpaid invoices · faulty goods · deposit disputes · contract breaches · services not delivered
All defended money claims under £10,000 now require mandatory HMCTS telephone mediation before reaching a judge. Around 48% of cases settle at this stage. Start My Claim prepares you for it.
What you can claim for
If someone owes you money,
you can take them to court.
The small claims track is designed for disputes like these — no legal background required.
A client or customer owes you money for work done or goods supplied? You can recover it through the County Court.
Faulty goods or services
Purchased something that didn't work or a service not delivered? Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 you're entitled to a refund or repair.
Landlord withholding your deposit without good reason? Challenge it through the court if the deposit scheme process hasn't resolved it.
Someone broke a written or verbal agreement that cost you money? Contract disputes are exactly what the small claims track is for.
Repairs not done, unlawful charges, or harassment? Tenants have strong rights — and the court is one of the ways to enforce them.
Personal injury (minor)
Suffered a minor injury due to someone else's negligence and costs are under £1,500? This can also go through the small claims track.
From what you're owed
to a filed N1 form — step by step.
We guide you through every step in plain English. No legal knowledge needed.
Send a Letter Before Action
We generate a legally correct LBA from your answers. Give the other side 14 days to respond — most disputes settle here without ever reaching court.
Build your N1 claim form
AI-drafted particulars of claim built from your answers, ready to submit to HMCTS via Money Claim Online. The section most people get wrong — we get it right.
File and prepare for hearing
File through HMCTS Money Claims, prepare your evidence, respond to any defence, and know exactly what to expect on the day.
Every tool for your small claim.
Letter Before Action
A legally correct, firm letter to the defendant before you file. Most disputes settle the moment a proper LBA arrives.
N1 Claim Form Builder
AI-drafted particulars of claim, built from your answers and ready to submit to HMCTS. The section most people get wrong — we get it right.
Store your invoices, contracts, photos, and correspondence in one organised place. Your evidence is always ready.
Mediation Preparation
Since May 2024, most defended claims go through mandatory HMCTS mediation. We prepare you for it — most cases settle here.
An itemised breakdown of everything you're claiming and why — essential for court and often enough to prompt a settlement offer.
What to say, what to bring, and what to expect. A clear guide to the hearing day so nothing surprises you.
Whenever you're ready
Paid tools when you need them.
Use the free tools for as long as you like. No trial clock, no email wall, no card required.
Free — no card needed
Eligibility check, time limit calculator, and a blank LBA template to fill in yourself. Free forever.
One-off · this case only
- — built from your answers
Full Case — per case
Court filing fees (£35–£455) are paid separately to HMCTS and are not included. If you win, the court usually orders the defendant to repay them.
Small claims court FAQ
Ready to file your claim?
Start with the free tools. Generate your Letter Before Action in 3 minutes — most disputes settle before reaching court.
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Check your time limit before you start.
Most small claims must be filed within
of the event (3 years for personal injury). Once the limitation period expires, the court will almost certainly refuse your claim.