EU Countries Scotland
Uncontested cases
Application requires to be made to the court that issued the uncontested judgement. Further details can be found at the
European Judicial Network
Once a European Enforcement Order has been obtained, to enable enforcement to proceed it must be registered in the Registers of Scotland. Registration can be effected by sending the European Enforcement Order to;
The Keeper
Registers of Scotland
Meadowbank House
153 London Road
Edinburgh
EH8 7AU
tel.: 0131 659 6111
A fee will be payable for registration although this is recoverable from the debtor. We can arrange registration on your behalf. Once registered, the order is equivalent to a decree granted by a Scottish Court and enforcement would follow normal Scottish Procedures. Guidance on the options available can be found at (link to be added.)
Non-uncontested cases
Where a European Enforcement Order is not applicable, application has to made to the court that issued the judgment for a certificate of judgment. Once that certificate has been issued the procedure will depend on the country in which the judgment was first obtained.
Further information can be found at the
European Judicial Network
Once a Certificate of Judgment has been obtained, to enable enforcement to proceed it must be registered in the Registers of Scotland. Registration can be effected by sending the European Enforcement Order to;
The Keeper
Registers of Scotland
Meadowbank House
153 London Road
Edinburgh
EH8 7AU
tel.: 0131 659 6111
A fee will be payable for registration although this is recoverable from the debtor. We can arrange registration on your behalf. Once registered, the order is equivalent to a decree granted by a Scottish Court and enforcement would follow normal Scottish Procedures. Guidance on the options available can be found at (link to be added.
These regulations do not apply to certain types of actions and there are other restrictions on their availability. This is not a definitive statement of the law and you should satisfy yourself as to the requirements of the regulations or take appropriate legal advice. We are able to offer information and advice on these matters.
*These regulations do not apply to Denmark.
EU Matrimonial cases/EU Cases not covered by regulations.
Special rules apply to Judgments in matrimonial matters and the procedure is regulated by by EU Regulation 2201/2003. Information can again be found at the
European Judicial Network
Procedures are similar to those for enforcing decrees for payment.
Contact Us for further information or for information on cases not covered by the regulations mentioned on this site.