How do I fill in a payment order correctly?

The injunction to pay form is simple on the surface, but a mistake can cost you several weeks. Find out how to fill it in correctly to avoid rejection by the court.

Here's what you need to remember filling out a payment order correctly :

An injunction to pay is a simple procedure, without a hearing, for recover an outstanding debt.
Cerfa n°12946*02 form can be downloaded from service-public.fr, Infogreffe ou Digital Court.
You must indicate creditor and debtor details, amount due, et the origin of the claim.
You need attach supporting documents : invoice, reminder, contract, purchase order, etc.
Le competent court depends on the type of dispute trade between pros or judicial court.
You can send your request by post or online, with court fees between €35 and €42.
No lawyer is required, but professional help can avoid mistakes.
The most common mistakes wrong amount, missing documents, incorrect court, unsigned form.
Heropay supports you to structure your reminders, secure your payments and avoid reaching this stage.

What is the purpose of an injunction to pay?

You can use an order for payment to obtain a court ruling quickly without a hearing, when a customer fails to pay despite your relances .

It's a fast, inexpensive procedure that's ideal for uncontested claims . According to Ministry of Justice , more than 180,000 applications are submitted each year mostly by professionals.

Who can file an injunction to pay?

All creditors can fill in the form, whether it's for a self-employed, a company or a craftsman .

You can also entrust this task to a agent (lawyer, bailiff or collection company).

In all cases, the application is based on only on documents :

Factures
Order forms
Relances
Etc.

**Where to find the right form (Cerfa 12946*02)**

You can download the official Cerfa n°12946*02 form on the Service-public.fr website, under "Justice / Injonction de payer".

It is also available on Infogreffe.fr and Digital Court if you prefer an online procedure.

How to fill in the payment order form correctly

A poorly completed injunction may be rejected. Here are the 3 main parts to complete.

Creditor and debtor information

Clearly indicate full contact details of each party.

The amount and origin of the claim

Describe precisely the amount claimed and its legal basis.

Total amount incl. VAT of the receivable (including penalties, if applicable)
The origin of the debt unpaid bills, loan repayments, etc.
Due date of the claim

Court of jurisdiction and supporting documents to be attached

Choose the bon tribunal and list the evidence to be attached to your request.

How do I send my application to the clerk's office?

Paper filing vs. online filing on Tribunal Digital or Infogreffe

You can :

Hand-deliver or send by mail your form to the clerk's office of the competent court
Via Infogreffe.fr or Tribunal Digital to save time and make follow-up easier

Online, costs are slightly higher (between 38 € et 42 € instead of 35,21 € ) but you don't have to go anywhere.

Do I need a lawyer or a bailiff to fill it out?

No, you don't need a lawyer . You can fill in and send the form yourself. But if the claim is large or if you fear a dispute, the help of a professional can be useful.

Common mistakes to avoid in the form

Some errors result in automatic rejection:

Forgetting an attachment (invoice, reminder, etc.)
Entering the wrong amount or do not detail the origin of the claim
Se tromper de tribunal or address of the debtor
Do not sign the form or authenticate it incorrectly

Example of a completed form (PDF or blurred capture)

Here is a simplified example to adapt:

Cerfa n°12946*02

Identity of creditor: SARL Martin, 12 rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris - SIRET: 123 456 789 00011
Identity of debtor: Entreprise Durand, 45 boulevard de la Gare, 75013 Paris
Amount requested: €2,360 inc.
Origin of receivable: Invoice n°FV2024008 dated 03/15/02X not paid by 04/15/02X
Court seized: Paris Commercial Court
Enclosures : Copy of invoice, signed purchase order, 2 dunning letters, Kbis extract of creditor

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