Form N445 UK: Reissue a Court Warrant Guide

What this document is

Form N445 is a county court form used by a claimant, or their legal representative, to request that the court reissue a warrant that has not been carried out in full. It most commonly relates to a warrant of control (for recovering money under a county court judgment) or a warrant of possession (for recovering land or property).

The form is submitted where the debtor has failed to pay all or part of the instalments ordered, or where an occupier has not vacated land or premises as required by a possession order. By completing N445, the claimant effectively asks the bailiffs to have another go, rather than starting the whole enforcement process from scratch.

A fee typically applies when reissuing a warrant, and you should check gov.uk for the current amount before filing. The form itself is fairly short, but accuracy matters because the court relies on the figures and details you provide to update enforcement records correctly.

How to use this document

1. Confirm the warrant qualifies for reissue. Check that the original warrant has not been satisfied in full. For money warrants, this means some balance remains unpaid. For possession warrants, this means the land or property has not been vacated. Reissue is not the right route where enforcement was fully completed. 2. Gather the warrant details. You will need the claim number, the warrant number, the names and addresses of both parties, and the type of warrant. Have your file to hand so you can confirm the service address, the balance still owed, and any earlier payments or partial actions that need to be reflected accurately. 3. Calculate the outstanding balance. Work out how much remains due at the date of your request, accounting for any payments received since the warrant was first issued. You will usually also need to include the reissue fee and any additional costs the court permits. Keep your workings so you can answer any follow-up queries from court staff. 4. Complete and sign Form N445. Fill in the claimant's details, the defendant's details, the warrant information, the reason you are asking for reissue, and the reissue number if this is not the first time. The form must be signed by the claimant or their representative. Double-check every figure before submitting. 5. File the form and keep the court updated. Send or deliver the completed form to the court that issued the original warrant, along with the applicable fee. After filing, tell the court immediately if any further payments come in, because outdated figures can undermine enforcement action and cause avoidable disputes later.

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