CCJ Set-Aside Eligibility Checker
A decision-tree tool to assess whether you are likely to be eligible to apply to set aside a County Court Judgment (CCJ) entered in default under CPR Part 13.
Eligibility / route checker — indicative result
This tool gives an indicative direction based on the information you provide. It is not a determination of your legal position. Many factors (evidence, jurisdiction, deadlines) can change the outcome. Always confirm with a regulated adviser before relying on this result.
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When to use this tool
Use as soon as you discover that a CCJ has been entered against you without your knowledge or that you failed to file a defence in time. The sooner you act the better — courts are more sympathetic to prompt set-aside applications. This checker helps you understand whether you meet the CPR r.13 criteria before paying the application fee.
CCJ Set-Aside Eligibility Checker
Step 1 of 4: Type of Judgment
Was the CCJ entered as a default judgment — i.e., because you did not file an acknowledgement of service or a defence within the permitted time?
If you are unsure, check the judgment order: default judgments say "Judgment in Default of [Acknowledgement of Service / Defence]". Judgments after a hearing will refer to the hearing date.
Next steps
Read the full guide
- Making a Small Claims Court ClaimHow to bring a civil claim for up to £10,000 in the County Court small claims track.
- Enforcing a County Court Judgment (CCJ)How to enforce a County Court judgment: warrants of control, attachment of earnings, charging orders, third-party debt orders and the current court fees.
- Bringing a Civil Money Claim in the County CourtHow to bring a county court money claim: letter before claim, N1 or online claim, current court fees, mediation, the hearing and enforcing judgment.