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All Legal Journeys
Civil Procedure
England & Wales
4 stages
1–12 months depending on method
Reviewed 2026-05-22
Debt enforcement journey (post-judgment)
Enforce a CCJ via the County Court bailiffs, High Court enforcement, charging order, attachment of earnings, or third-party debt order.
Who Uses This Journey
Creditors with a CCJ who need to enforce against a non-paying debtor.
Stage-by-Stage Timeline
1
1
Information about the debtor
Use Form N316 — Order to Obtain Information. Debtor must attend court to disclose assets.
Forms at This Stage
2
2
Choose enforcement method
Warrant of control (bailiffs); High Court enforcement for £600+; charging order on property; attachment of earnings; third-party debt order on bank accounts.
Possible Outcomes
- Recovery via chosen method
- Insolvency referral
3
3
Apply
File the relevant form and pay the court fee.
4
4
Enforcement
Bailiff visits, charge registered, earnings deduction order made.