Fees and charges for civil enforcement

Overview

When you file an application for civil enforcement you must also pay the fee. There are different fees for different services.

Any party (creditor or debtor) applying for civil enforcement action must pay the fees at the time of applying.

If the judgment order has more than one debtor, the creditor must file an application form and pay fees for each debtor individually.

Paying in person

You can pay the fee in person at the district court. You do not have to be filing your application at the same time, but you can. You can pay with cash, eftpos or a debit or credit card. You will get a receipt confirming your payment.
Paying through File and Pay

You can pay the fee through the online File and Pay service. You do not have to file your application at the same time, but you can. You can pay with debit or credit card only. You will get an email receipt confirming your payment.

If you are only paying the fee through File and Pay (and not filing your application at the same time), you need to print out your receipt and include it when you file your application.

You will find fees under the Civil District Court “Court type” and the Civil Enforcement “Case type”.

File and Pay(external link) is on the Courts of New Zealand website.
Include your receipt when posting or couriering applications

If you are posting or couriering your application, you need to include proof you have paid the fee, such as a receipt. You can get a receipt when you pay in person at the district court or through File and Pay.

Agreed attachment order (for wage or benefit deductions)	$40
Attachment order (for wage or benefit deductions)	$67
Filing a new address	$67
Filing a financial statement	$87
Assessment of financial means	$107
Request for bailiff service	$67
Financial assessment hearing	$174 (creditor service) $241 (bailiff service) For serving the summons, the creditor can claim up to $67 expenses by adding it to the debt.
Warrant to seize property	$267
Warrant to recover chattels	$267
Eviction	$267
Warrant for recovery of land	$267
Charging orders	$337
Garnishee proceedings	$337
Review of Registrars Decision	$337
Contempt of enforcement proceedings	$267 (creditor service) $334 (bailiff service) For serving the summons themselves, the creditor can claim up to $67 expenses by adding it to the debt.
Enforce a judgment older than six years	$337

Previous Interest on civil debt

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