What N9 is used for
The N9 response pack explains the response options accompanying relevant civil claims. The claim pack and service used determine the correct online or paper route.
Prepare before you start
- Complete claim pack and claim reference
- Date and method of receipt
- The parts of the claim admitted or disputed
- Any response instructions and relevant evidence
Which fee applies?
The fee position depends on the action taken; a counterclaim or application may have its own fee.
Check the published fee schedulesCheck the next step
Acknowledgement, admission and defence are different steps. Check the actual response dates and do not assume the same route applies to every money claim.
Read the related practical guideOfficial version and source
HMCTS N9 publication. Checked 13 September 2026. Publication update dates can cover guidance as well as the form itself. Always download the current document from the official page.
General information for the jurisdiction stated above. Court Guide does not submit forms, collect case details or provide legal advice.