How much does a payment order really cost?

An order for payment procedure remains affordable, but costs can quickly escalate if you use intermediaries or if the debtor contests. Find out what costs to expect, item by item.

This is what costs an order to pay IN SUMMARY :

Visit court fees vary between 35 and €105 depending on the court seized and the nature of the claim.
La service of order by bailiff costs between 25 € et 65 € depending on the amount claimed.
If you order a lawyer or intermediary you can expect to pay between 100 € et 500 € HT additional charges.
(Infogreffe, Tribunal Digital), online 3 to 6 € service charge to be paid by credit card.
Some transplants require lump-sum advance to 105 € particularly in Paris.
You can recover part of the costs (court clerk, bailiff, lawyer) if the judge rules in your favour and the debtor is solvable .
In case of non-payment or insolvency you risk lose all sums committed.
For a receivable of 500 à 10 000 € count on entre 68 € et 98 € excluding legal fees.
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Court fees

You must pay court fees as soon as you file your petition. The amount depends on the court and the channel used.

Commercial court

Rates range from 35,21 € à 38,40 € Taxes included, depending on the registry, according to the rates published by the Ministry of Justice and Infogreffe.

The judicial court

Fees range from 32 € for simple civil claims but until 105 € for specific procedures.

Online applications via Infogreffe or Tribunal Digital

Additional charges may apply, often between 3 € et 6 € for online processing. Payment is immediate and by credit card.

Bailiff's fees

Once you've obtained an injunction, you must have it served by a bailiff. This is an obligatory step, which generates additional costs.

Lump sum for service of order

Visit 25 to 50 € incl. VAT according to geographical zones and discount conditions.

Fees proportional to the amount of the claim

Here is the indicative scale from the decree no. 2016-230 of February 26, 2016 for service of documents, depending on the amount claimed :

< 150 € : about 23,70 € TTC
150 à 1 500 € : 29.70 € TTC
1 500 à 4 000 € : 37,40 € VAT INCLUDED
> 4 000 € : 56.90 € TTC

Advance payment requested by some registries

Some courts (Paris in particular) require an advance payment to the bailiff, of up to 105 € to be paid on deposit.

Legal or intermediary fees

You can hire a professional to carry out the procedure for you, but this will incur additional costs.

Do I have to hire a lawyer?

Non. The procedure is designed to be carried out without a lawyer, unless the dispute is complex or you prefer to delegate.

Indicative rates for an accompaniment

Visit between €100 and €500 excl. depending on the complexity of the case and the firm's reputation.

Alternative: use a collection agency

Some companies take charge of the procedure against a commission on receivables often between 10 % and 25 if recovery is successful.

What costs can be recovered from the debtor?

Some fees are refundable if the order is in your favor. However, the debtor must be solvent.

Recoverable costs in the judge's order

You can request reimbursement of court fees , of meaning and lawyer if you had to hire them.

Conditions for obtaining a full or partial refund

The judge decides the amount to be reimbursed. It is necessary to justify each expense and show that it was necessary for recovery.

The risk of non-recovery in the event of debtor insolvency

Even if the order is favorable, no repayment is possible if the debtor is insolvent or untraceable. This is the main risk.

How much does an injunction cost, depending on the amount claimed?

Here are a few case studies to help you visualize the overall impact of expenses.

Case study: debt of €500, €2,000 or €10,000

Comparative total for court registry + bailiff + other costs

How can I limit the costs of a procedure?

You can reduce costs if you plan ahead and get organized.

Choosing the right channel (print or online)

Paper-based procedure is sometimes less expensive, but the online version saves you travel and speeds up processing.

Prepare a complete file to avoid rejection

Un incorrectly completed form or missing part will result in your application being rejected. You'll have to start all over (and pay again).

Encourage amicable settlement before initiating proceedings

Un firm reminder or a formal notice is sometimes enough to make the debtor react. In 1 out of 3 cases, payment is made before the order .

Heropay helps you reduce the costs of non-payment

Heropay limits your costs upstream by reducing the risk of non-payment:

Advance financing of your invoices to avoid waiting 30 or 60 days
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