EX160 Help with Fees application

What EX160 is used for

EX160 is the paper application for help with a court or tribunal fee. The official publication links to the online service, the EX160A guidance and the fee-remission calculator.

Prepare before you start

• The court fee, form number and case reference where available.
• The income, savings, benefits and partner information requested in the current guidance.
• The correct application or fee date.
• Any further evidence requested by the official service.

Which fee applies?

This is an application for fee assistance. It does not determine legal-aid funding for a solicitor. Read the official instructions for when and how to submit it with the underlying application.

Check the next step

Eligibility depends on the current rules and your circumstances. Court Guide does not collect financial information or issue Help with Fees references.