Small claims court · Newcastle upon Tyne
Small claims court in Newcastle upon Tyne
The County Court hearing centre that deals with money claims in Newcastle upon Tyne — where it is, and your nearest alternative.
What this page tells you
If you're making or defending a money claim in Newcastle upon Tyne, your case is handled through the County Court. Newcastle upon Tyne's hearing centre for money claims is Newcastle Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals Centre.
Most money claims start online through Money Claim Online and are only sent to a hearing centre if the claim is defended and a hearing is needed. If you do need to attend, your nearest alternative court outside Newcastle upon Tyne is Gateshead County Court and Family Court, about 1 mile away.
Your court in Newcastle upon Tyne
Most money claims under £100,000 can be started online through Money Claim Online, without going to the court building in person. Read the small claims court guide.
Nearest alternative court
Always check the court named on your claim form or letter — it may not be the closest building to you.
Small claims court in Newcastle upon Tyne — your questions
Which court handles small claims in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Money claims (the "small claims track" for lower-value disputes) in Newcastle upon Tyne are dealt with by the County Court at Newcastle Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, NE1 8QF. Most claims are started online and only sent there if a hearing is needed.
Do I have to go to court in Newcastle upon Tyne for a small claim?
Often not. Most money claims are started and managed online through Money Claim Online, and many settle or are decided on paper. A hearing is only listed if the claim is defended, in which case it would usually be heard at Newcastle Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals Centre or, as the nearest alternative, Gateshead County Court and Family Court (1 mile away).
How much does it cost to make a small claim in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The issue fee is set nationally and scales with how much you're claiming — it's the same in Newcastle upon Tyne as anywhere in England and Wales. See our small claims guide for the current fee bands and how to apply for help with fees.
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