HM Courts & Tribunals Service Edition N211 Claim Form (CPR Part 20) (12.20) 4 pages

Form N211 — Claim form (Additional claims, CPR Part 20)

The claim form a party to an existing civil claim uses to bring someone else into it: a third-party claim, or a claim for a contribution or indemnity.

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What is N211 Part 20 claim form?

Part 20 of the Civil Procedure Rules lets a party already in a court case in England and Wales make an 'additional claim': for example a defendant who says someone else is really responsible, and wants a contribution or an indemnity from them, or a counterclaim against a person who isn't the claimant. Form N211 is the claim form for it.

It repeats the court and claim number of the main claim, names the claimant and defendant there, and then the Part 20 claimant and Part 20 defendant. It has room for brief details of the claim, its value, the Part 20 defendant's address for service, the amounts and fee, the particulars of claim on page 2, a statement of truth and your address for documents.

FileIt asks for each part in plain English, totals the amounts, splits a Help with Fees reference into its boxes and fills HMCTS's own N211 PDF (12.20 edition). You sign it and take or send it to the court. FileIt never files anything for you.

Who fills it
A party making an additional claim (the Part 20 claimant), or their legal representative
Sent to
The court dealing with the main claim, with the fee
Rules
Civil Procedure Rules Part 20, England and Wales
Guidance
N211A notes for claimant, N211C notes for defendant
Signature
Statement of truth, signed by the Part 20 claimant or the person acting for them
Edition
N211 Claim Form (CPR Part 20) (12.20)

Who needs to fill out N211 Part 20 claim form?

  • A defendant who wants a contribution or an indemnity from a third party for a claim made against them.
  • A defendant bringing a counterclaim that involves someone other than the claimant.
  • A party to an existing claim bringing another additional claim against a new party.
  • Their solicitor or legal representative.
  • A counterclaim against the claimant alone is usually made with the defence (for example on N9B in a County Court response pack).

When to use N211 Part 20 claim form

  • With your defence, or before it: N211A says that otherwise you first need the court's permission.
  • Unless the court orders otherwise, N211A says the Part 20 defendant should be served within 14 days of your defence being filed.

What you need before you start

  • The main claim's claim form, for the court, claim number and parties.
  • The full name and address for service of the person you're claiming against (and a company's registered name).
  • A short statement of what you claim and the remedy you want, and the facts for the particulars of claim.
  • The amount claimed, if it's a fixed sum, and the court fee (or a Help with Fees reference).
  • Your address for documents.

What’s on N211 Part 20 claim form

The 2020 edition has 4 pages. FileIt asks for it in 6 parts, and it is signed by Part 20 claimant (or their legal representative):

  1. The main claim and the partiesPart 20 claimant (or their legal representative)
  2. Brief details and valuePart 20 claimant (or their legal representative)
  3. AmountsPart 20 claimant (or their legal representative)
  4. Particulars of claimPart 20 claimant (or their legal representative)
  5. Statement of truthPart 20 claimant (or their legal representative)
  6. Address for documentsPart 20 claimant (or their legal representative)

How to fill out N211 Part 20 claim form, step by step

1 The main claim

Copy the court and claim number from the main claim, then the claimant(s) and defendant(s) as they are named there.

2 The Part 20 parties

Put yourself as the Part 20 claimant and the person you're claiming against as the Part 20 defendant, with their address for service in the box at the bottom of page 1.

3 Brief details and value

A concise statement of the nature of the claim and the remedy you seek, and its value. FileIt totals the amount claimed, court fee and legal representative's costs.

4 Particulars, statement of truth, address

Write the particulars of claim on page 2 or attach them, sign the statement of truth, and give your address for documents.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Issuing it after your defence without the court's permission.
  • Naming the Part 20 defendant wrongly: use a company's full registered name and the right address for service.
  • Not serving copies on the Part 20 defendant and the other parties to the main claim, as N211A explains.
  • Ticking 'I believe...' when a legal representative signs: they use the second statement.

After you fill it out

Download the filled PDF and check it against the main claim's papers.

Sign the statement of truth, by hand or with FileIt's eSignature.

Make copies for yourself, the court, the Part 20 defendant and each other party, and take or send them to the court with the fee. FileIt doesn't file anything.

Keep the claim papers together in your FileIt vault.

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N211 Part 20 claim form: frequently asked questions

What is a Part 20 claim?

An 'additional claim' under Part 20 of the Civil Procedure Rules: any claim other than the main claim, such as a counterclaim, or a claim against a third party for a contribution, an indemnity or another remedy.

Do I need the court's permission?

The N211A notes say that unless you issue the Part 20 claim before or at the same time as filing your defence to the main claim, you first need the court's permission.

What goes in the Value box?

In the County Court a fixed sum goes in 'Amount claimed'. Otherwise you state what you expect to recover, using the value statements in the current rules and notes. FileIt leaves the wording to you.

Does FileIt serve or file the claim?

No. FileIt fills the official PDF; you sign it and deal with the court and service yourself.

Official sources

FileIt is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Courts & Tribunals Service or any government. This page explains the form in general terms and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always read the official instructions, and check that you are using the edition the recipient accepts. Page last reviewed 2026-10-25.

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