The fast-track payment order procedure is a simplified court procedure for the recovery of monetary claims. It is used, for example, in situations where a customer has failed to pay an invoice and the payment deadline has passed. The procedure is conducted electronically and, as a rule, there is no need to attend a court hearing.

An application can be submitted if the monetary claim has become due and meets the conditions laid down by law. In the fast-track payment order procedure, claims of up to 8,000 euros, including ancillary claims, can generally be pursued. Before submitting an application, we assess whether the specific claim is suitable for this procedure. 

First, it is worth contacting the client and sending a payment reminder. If this does not produce results, you can send a formal demand for payment and then consider the fast-track payment order procedure. Purgato helps assess whether the claim is justified and, if necessary, prepares and submits the application to the court.

The duration of the procedure depends on how quickly the court reviews the application, whether the payment proposal can be served on the debtor and whether the debtor lodges an objection. Simpler cases may be resolved relatively quickly, but a definite end date for the procedure cannot be guaranteed.

When submitting an application for the fast-track payment order procedure, a state fee of 3% of the claim amount, but not less than 65 euros, must be paid. In addition, a service fee for preparing the application and handling the procedure may apply. Purgato explains the possible costs before the procedure is started.

If the debtor lodges an objection within the deadline, the court cannot issue a payment order in the usual manner. Depending on the choice made in the application, the matter may continue as an action in civil proceedings or the procedure may end. We help clarify the further options and, if necessary, involve a lawyer for legal advice.

No. The fast-track payment order procedure allows you to obtain an enforcement instrument, but it does not automatically guarantee receipt of the money. If the debtor does not comply with the payment order voluntarily, you can turn to a bailiff. Actual recovery of the money depends, among other things, on the debtor's solvency and financial situation.