Hertford County Court and Family Court
What is Hertford County Court and Family Court?
Hertford County Court and Family Court is a county court at Shire Hall, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1DF. It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Key facts
- Type
- County Court
- Address
- Shire Hall, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1DF
- Court open
- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Source: Find a Court or Tribunal, retrieved 2026-10-14.
Location codes
The internal HMCTS references. No other public site surfaces these alongside the venue’s contact details.
Addresses
- Visit us
- Shire HallFore StreetHertford SG14 1DF
- Write to us
- Watford County Court10 King StreetWatford WD18 0BW
Contacts
- Enquiries
- 0300 123 5577from 9am to 5pm
- Fax
- 0870 324 0115
- DX
- 122740 Watford 5
- Enquiries
- [email protected]
- Breathing space enquiries
- [email protected]
Opening times
- Court open
- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
- By appointment only.
Areas of law
Facilities
- Parking
Parking available in local car parks and in surrounding streets.
Disabled parking spaces also available in local car parks and in surrounding streets.
- Disabled access
This site has stair only access to the private interview rooms, family/prayer room. There is no wheelchair access
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
- Lift
A lift is available to use.
- Disabled toilet
Disabled toilet available.
- Interview room
There 4 interview rooms on the first floor with stairs only access.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities available.
Breast feeding can be done in public areas, however, private room can be arranged via written/email to court prior to visit.
- Prayer / Quiet room
Prayer room available (shared use with Family Room).
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
- Lanyards available on request.
Common questions
What is Hertford County Court and Family Court?
Hertford County Court and Family Court is a county court at Shire Hall, Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1DF. It is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
What are the opening hours for Hertford County Court and Family Court?
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The counter is open By appointment only.