Payment-order procedure
We assess whether the claim qualifies and prepare the application. If the debtor objects, we explain the next options.
Kreedix / Creditors
Court debt collection
Protect your claim in court when an agreement is not enough.
We help choose a suitable procedure, prepare documents and represent the creditor. We start by assessing evidence, objections, costs and the prospect of actual recovery.
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How can we help?
Civil claim and representation
We prepare the statement of claim, organise evidence and consider a settlement during proceedings.
Interim relief
If future enforcement may be at risk, we assess an application to secure the claim and its supporting grounds.
When a customer does not pay
When should a debt go to court?
If reminders and payment promises fail, or the debtor disputes the invoice, court proceedings may resolve the claim and produce an enforceable decision.
Before filing, we examine documents, possible objections, limitation, the debtor's ability to pay and whether the likely recovery justifies the cost.
If there is a credible risk of assets being removed or sold, we also assess interim relief.
Out-of-court collection ↗Choosing a route
Payment order or civil claim?
The choice depends on the amount, basis and whether the debtor disputes the claim.
Payment-order procedure
For a qualifying due monetary claim of up to €8,000 including ancillary claims. Ancillary claims must not exceed the principal. The application is electronic and generally does not involve a hearing.
If the debtor objects, the case may continue as a civil claim unless the applicant requested termination.
Application: €69 + VAT ↗Civil claim
Used when a claim does not fit the payment-order procedure or needs substantive consideration of evidence and objections.
We prepare the statement and supporting documents. Further representation and additional steps are agreed separately.
Statement of claim: €350 + VAT ↗From claim to payment
The goal is money received.
Going to court is one step. We consider from the start how an enforceable outcome could lead to payment.
Claim and evidence
Review documents, objections and costs; choose a procedure and consider interim relief.
Agreement or judgment
Submit the claim and remain open to a payment arrangement or settlement agreed with you.
From decision to enforcement
If the debtor does not comply voluntarily, we help move towards enforcement. Actual recovery depends on assets and income.
Enforcement service ↗Prices
Fixed service prices. State fees separate.
Know the price before work begins.
Payment-order application
€69 + VAT
€85.56 including 24% VAT.
Statement of claim
€350 + VAT
€434.00 including VAT.
Interim relief application
€160 + VAT
€198.40 including VAT.
Settlement agreement
€160 + VAT
€198.40 including VAT.
Advocate's hourly rate
€160 + VAT / hour
€198.40 including VAT per hour.
Lawyer's hourly rate
€100 + VAT / hour
Master's-qualified lawyer with the right to represent in court. €124.00 including VAT per hour.
The state fee is separate and is not subject to VAT. The statement-of-claim price does not include full representation. Hourly rates apply only to agreed additional work, not simultaneously to a fixed-price task.
Calculate the cost of filing
State-fee calculator
Choose a procedure and enter the amount. The calculator shows the state fee and preparation costs separately.
- Kreedix service fee
- VAT 24%
- State fee
- Total costs
- Estimated security deposit
- Including deposit
Estimated deposit: 5% of the entered amount, at least €32 and at most €32,000. The court decides the actual amount and its release. A deposit is neither a service fee nor a state fee.
For an ordinary monetary claim. This does not include every court cost, exception or legal aid. The security-deposit estimate uses the general rule valid through 31 December 2026. Previously paid fees are not deducted.
Payment-order state fee: 3%, at least €65
3% of the total claim, minimum €65. For example, €65 on a €1,000 claim and €150 on a €5,000 claim. An apartment association pays €25 regardless of the number of claims. The claim may be up to €8,000 including ancillary amounts, which cannot exceed the principal.
Civil-claim state fee: full bracket table
Choose the first upper bound that contains the value of the claim. The upper bound belongs to that bracket.
| Claim value up to and including | State fee |
|---|---|
| 350 € | 100 € |
| 500 € | 140 € |
| 750 € | 175 € |
| 1000 € | 245 € |
| 1500 € | 280 € |
| 2000 € | 315 € |
| 2500 € | 350 € |
| 3000 € | 385 € |
| 3500 € | 420 € |
| 4000 € | 455 € |
| 4500 € | 490 € |
| 5000 € | 560 € |
| 6000 € | 595 € |
| 7000 € | 630 € |
| 8000 € | 665 € |
| 9000 € | 700 € |
| 10 000 € | 770 € |
| 12 500 € | 840 € |
| 15 000 € | 910 € |
| 17 500 € | 980 € |
| 20 000 € | 1050 € |
| 25 000 € | 1260 € |
| 50 000 € | 1400 € |
| 75 000 € | 1540 € |
| 100 000 € | 1680 € |
| 150 000 € | 2100 € |
| 200 000 € | 2520 € |
| 250 000 € | 2940 € |
| 350 000 € | 3780 € |
| 500 000 € | 4760 € |
| Over €500,000 | 5 000 € |
The value of the claim includes relevant principal and ancillary claims. Future interest may require a special calculation; do not enter only the principal by default.
Interim-relief state fee and possible security
The application state fee is €70. Kreedix's service fee is €160 + VAT, making €268.40 including the state fee. For a monetary claim, a deposit of 5% of the amount, at least €32 and at most €32,000, is generally required under the rule valid through 2026. The calculator shows it separately.
From 1 January 2027, the minimum deposit becomes €500 and the maximum €100,000; the 5% rule remains. The court decides the actual deposit and its release. Legal basis ↗
Who pays court costs, and what if the debtor objects?
The applicant initially pays the state fee. The court decides the final allocation. In payment-order proceedings, €20 is provided towards the applicant's costs; full representation fees cannot be assumed recoverable. An objection may lead to a civil claim, additional preparation costs and an additional state fee.
Sources: State Fees Act § 59 and Annex 1. Rates checked 1 November 2026.
Practical information
Paying state fees and contacting county courts
Where do I pay the state fee?
The payee is the Estonian Ministry of Finance. Use the payment instruction from the court or e-File.
| Bank | IBAN | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|---|
| SEB | EE571010220229377229 | EEUHEE2X |
| Swedbank | EE062200221059223099 | HABAEE2X |
| Luminor | EE221700017003510302 | RIKOEE22 |
| LHV | EE567700771003819792 | LHVBEE22 |
| Coop | EE604204278601694436 | EKRDEE22 |
What reference number should I use?
Use the unique number supplied by the court or e-File. There is no universal reference number. If none has been supplied, follow the official payment instructions and put the precise transaction and case number, if known, in the explanation.
How do I contact a county court?
Shared information line: +372 620 0100; email: info@kohus.ee. Main locations: Harju County Court, Lubja 4, Tallinn; Tartu County Court, Kalevi 1, Tartu; Pärnu County Court, Kuninga 22, Pärnu; Viru County Court, Kooli 2a, Jõhvi. See the official court contact page for all courthouses and current hours.
Payment Orders Department
Pärnu County Court's department serves all Estonia. Phone +372 472 0030, email maksekask@kohus.ee, postal address Sadama 21, Haapsalu 90502. Official contact details ↗
Banking and contact details checked 1 November 2026. Compare them with the official instructions before paying.
To begin
What do we need?
Contracts, invoices, delivery records and correspondence. Include objections and earlier demand letters or court documents.
Before work begins
A clear agreement on scope.
The fixed document fees above apply to the stated tasks. We agree additional representation and court work before starting.
Service terms ↗Frequently asked questions
Before going to court.
Can the claim be proved? What will proceedings cost? Does the debtor have assets? These questions help choose a sensible next step.
Discuss your claim ↗Does my claim qualify for a payment order?
A qualifying due monetary claim may total up to €8,000 including ancillary claims; those must not exceed the principal. We also check the basis and other requirements.
What if the debtor objects?
An objection does not itself prove the claim unfounded. The case may continue as a civil claim unless the applicant requested termination. We agree further costs first.
How long does a court case take?
There is no fixed period. Service, objections, evidence and the court's schedule matter. Enforcement may follow the decision.
Can I claim without a signed contract?
Sometimes. Orders, emails, delivery records or payments may support the agreement and performance. An invoice alone may not suffice in a dispute.
Can I recover the state fee and legal costs?
The court decides allocation and recoverability. A payment-order case provides €20 towards applicant costs in addition to the state fee; full legal representation cannot be assumed recoverable.
Can we settle during proceedings?
Yes. We can agree payment amounts, dates and costs. Kreedix's settlement service costs €160 + VAT.
What if the debtor sells assets?
Tell us promptly. We assess interim relief, its state fee and possible court-ordered security deposit.
I have a judgment but no payment.
An enforceable judgment can be submitted to a bailiff. See enforcement proceedings.
Next step
Protect your claim in court when an agreement is not enough.
Send a short description and the relevant documents. We will clarify scope, costs and the next step.
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