Free

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£232

Court fee

4-6 weeks

To first hearing

Official C100 Form Information (Q2 2026)

From GOV.UK:

Current version: C100 (02.26) - published 26 February 2026
Court fee: £263 (verified Q2 2026)
Apply online to avoid delay - saves court processing time
Welsh form and landing page now available
Large print version available for accessibility
MIAM certificate required or exemption evidence
Cafcass conducts safeguarding checks within 17 working days

"Apply online now" - GOV.UK recommends online applications for faster processing.

Official C100 Download Links (Updated February 2026)

Current Form Version: C100 (02.26) - Last updated 26 February 2026 Landing Page: GOV.UK C100 Application Welsh Version: Available on the same gov.uk landing page Apply Online: MyHMCTS Portal - PD36G pilot extended to 31 March 2026

C100 Form Download: Where to Get It

The C100 form is the official application form for family court orders about children in England and Wales. You can download it or apply online.

C100 Form Version 02.26 Updates (February 2026)

The current C100 form (version 02.26) includes several important updates:

Question 5 in the form has been updated
Welsh form and landing page added
Information on Mediation Information Assessment Meetings updated
Online Help with Fees service noted as currently unavailable
Large print version of C100 added for accessibility
PO Box address changed to the child's court
Service now available to non-parents

C100 Form PDF Download

To download the current C100 form (version 02.26) as a PDF:

Visit the GOV.UK C100 form page
Click "Download" to get the PDF (C100_0226.pdf)
Print and complete by hand (black ink) OR fill digitally
Sign and date the declaration
Post or deliver to your local family court with the £263 fee

Direct PDF link: C100 (02.26)

Accessible Formats Available

Large print version available on the same gov.uk landing page
Screen reader-compatible formats available by emailing hmctsforms@justice.gov.uk
Welsh language version now available

Forms You May Also Need

| Form | Purpose | When Needed | |------|---------|-------------| | C100 | Main application form | Always required | | C1A | Allegations of harm | If safety concerns exist | | FM1 | MIAM certificate | Always (unless exempt) | | C8 | Confidential address | If you need address protection | | EX160 | Help with Fees | If applying for fee remission (paper only - online currently unavailable) |

C100 Online Application (Extended Pilot)

Practice Direction 36G extended the online C100 pilot to 31 March 2026. Applying online is faster and easier than the paper form. Benefits include:

Step-by-step guidance through each section
Save and return - complete over multiple sessions
Validation - catches errors before submission
Online payment - pay the £263 fee instantly
Faster processing - typically quicker than postal applications
Paper submission still available alongside online option

How to Apply Online

Create a GOV.UK Account

You need a GOV.UK account to use the online service. Sign up at gov.uk if you don't have one.

Start Your Application

Go to the online C100 service and click "Start now".

Complete Each Section

Work through the sections: MIAM details, your information, respondent details, children's details, and what orders you want.

Upload Documents

Upload your MIAM certificate (FM1) and any supporting evidence.

Pay and Submit

Pay the £263 fee online and submit your application.

Before You Download: MIAM Requirement

You Need a MIAM Certificate First

Before completing your C100, you must attend a MIAM (Mediation Information Assessment Meeting) and receive your MIAM certificate, unless you have a valid exemption.

Mediators conducting MIAMs have a statutory duty under PD 3A to indicate which forms of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) may be most suitable for the dispute.

The court will reject C100 applications without MIAM evidence.

C100 Form Cost (Q2 2026)

The court fee for submitting a C100 is £263 (verified Q2 2026).

If you're on a low income or receiving benefits, you may qualify for fee remission (Help with Fees). Use Form EX160 when submitting. Note: Help with Fees online service is currently unavailable per gov.uk updates; paper EX160 form still available.

Section 91(14) Applications

PD12Q now allows Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 permission applications to be made on the C100 form (or online equivalent) rather than requiring separate C2 applications.

After You Submit Your C100

Once submitted, the court will:

Check your application and MIAM certificate
Request Cafcass safeguarding checks (completed within 17 working days)
Send papers to the other parent (respondent)
List your first hearing (FHDRA) - usually 4-8 weeks

See our guide: What happens after C100 submission

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the current C100 form?

Download the official C100 form (version 02.26) from GOV.UK. The direct PDF link is C100_0226.pdf. This is the only official source - avoid third-party websites.

Is there a Welsh version of the C100 form?

Yes, a Welsh language version of C100 is now available on the same gov.uk landing page as part of the February 2026 updates.

Can I fill in the C100 form online?

Yes, you can complete and submit the C100 entirely online through the MyHMCTS portal. The PD36G pilot has been extended to 31 March 2026. This is the recommended method as it's faster and guides you through each section.

What changed in the C100 (02.26) version?

The February 2026 version updated Question 5, added Welsh forms, updated MIAM information, noted Help with Fees online unavailability, added large print versions, updated court addresses, and extended service to non-parents.

Official Resources & Further Reading

C100 Form Downloads (Current Version)

C100 Form (02.26) PDF - Current version, updated 26 February 2026
C100 Official Landing Page - Welsh version also available
C100 Large Print Version - Accessible format
C1A Supplemental Form - Allegations of harm
C8 Confidential Address Form - Address protection

Online Application

Apply Online via MyHMCTS - Recommended method (PD36G extended to 31 March 2026)
Help with Child Arrangements - Gov.uk tool
Find Your Local Family Court - Court finder

Fees & Financial Help

Court Fees Guide (EX50) - Current fee schedule (£263 verified Q2 2026)
Help with Fees (EX160) - Fee remission application (paper only - online currently unavailable)
Check Legal Aid Eligibility - Free legal help

MIAM Requirements

FMC - Book a MIAM - Find mediators
MIAM Exemptions List - Valid exemptions
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme - Extended to 2026-27 financial year

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