Form E Template Download: Official PDF, Word Version and How to Use It
Download the official Form E PDF free from GOV.UK, confirm the current version, learn whether a Word template exists, and complete the financial statement without losing work or missing attachments.
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Looking for a Form E template? Download the official Form E financial statement from GOV.UK. The current English form is a free, fillable 30-page PDF marked Form E (01.23). HMCTS does not currently publish a Word version on its Form E page.
This guide covers Form E for divorce and civil partnership financial remedy proceedings in England and Wales. The official download, version number and supporting notes were last checked on 11 June 2026. It is general information, not legal advice.
Official Form E download
Use the HMCTS version from GOV.UK
The publication page is the safest bookmark because HMCTS can replace the PDF if the form changes. The direct link below opens the current Form E (01.23) file checked on 11 June 2026.
The blank form is free. You do not need to register, enter payment details or upload financial information to download it from GOV.UK.
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Where to download the official Form E template
HM Courts & Tribunals Service publishes Form E on GOV.UK. The official publication page currently provides:
- Form E financial statement: the English 30-page fillable PDF.
- Form E Notes for guidance: a separate four-page PDF explaining when to use the form, the filing deadline and several difficult sections.
- Large-print Form E: a 91-page PDF.
- Welsh Form E and Welsh guidance notes: available from the same publication page.
Download the official Form E Notes at the same time as the form. The notes are not a substitute for legal advice, but they answer questions the blank PDF cannot.
Avoid stale copies
Search results also contain copies hosted by law firms, document-template sites and PDF editors. A third-party copy may be accurate, but GOV.UK is the authoritative source. Check the official publication page immediately before you begin or file the form.
What is the current Form E version in 2026?
As of 11 June 2026, the form published by HMCTS is still labelled Form E Financial statement (01.23). That means the form version dates from January 2023. It is not a new “2026 edition”, even when websites describe it that way for search or marketing purposes.
The GOV.UK publication page lists the English file as a 908 KB, 30-page PDF. We also inspected the current official download: it contains fillable text fields and checkboxes, so it can be completed electronically in a compatible PDF reader.
How to check your copy
- Open the first page.
- Look near the top for Form E Financial statement (01.23).
- Confirm the PDF has 30 pages before you add separate continuation sheets.
- Compare the file with the current link on GOV.UK if it came from anywhere else.
Do not assume a file is current because its filename says “2026”. The version printed inside the form and the official GOV.UK publication are the useful checks.
Is there an official Form E Word document?
HMCTS does not currently list a Microsoft Word version of Form E on GOV.UK. The official English form, large-print form and Welsh form are published as PDFs.
Third-party sites sometimes offer a Word conversion or an online editor. A Word file can look convenient, but converting a complex court form can move boxes, alter pagination, lose tick boxes or separate answers from their section numbers. It may also be unclear whether the converted file matches the current official version.
Better option
Keep the official PDF
Type into its existing fields, print and write clearly, or use a guided service that produces the official Form E structure.
Higher risk
Convert it on an unknown website
Form E contains addresses, account details, income, assets and other sensitive information. Do not upload a completed form to an unfamiliar converter merely to obtain a Word file.
How to download and save Form E without losing your answers
The official file is fillable, but the software used to open it matters. A browser preview may display the form differently from a dedicated PDF reader. Use this setup before entering hours of financial information:
Download a clean copy
Use the download control in your browser rather than working only in the temporary preview tab.
Keep the blank original
Duplicate it and rename the working copy, for example Form-E-your-name-working.pdf. A clean original makes recovery easier.
Open it in a trusted PDF reader
Use software that supports fillable PDF forms. Avoid uploading the document to an unknown online editor.
Run a one-field save test
Enter a harmless test value, save, close the PDF and reopen it. Confirm the value remains before doing substantive work.
Save versions as you progress
Use dated working copies and keep them in secure storage. Do not rely on a single browser tab or one local file.
Review the final PDF page by page
Check clipped text, blank fields, tick boxes, totals, attachments and continuation-sheet references before signing or exchanging it.
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What to do if the Form E PDF will not let you type or save
First, distinguish the official file from the viewer displaying it. The current HMCTS PDF contains fillable fields. If you cannot type into them, the problem may be the browser preview, mobile viewer, permissions or PDF software.
- Download the PDF to your device: do not assume the in-browser preview has full form support.
- Try a dedicated PDF reader: open the downloaded copy in software that supports interactive form fields.
- Check that you opened the working copy: a preview, email attachment or cloud link may be read-only.
- Test saving immediately: close and reopen the file after entering one non-sensitive value.
- Use a computer for the main form: a phone can be useful for reading, but 30 pages of tables and attachments are difficult to manage on a small screen.
- Print only if that is genuinely easier: write clearly, keep a copy and use continuation sheets where the boxes are too small.
Accessibility
GOV.UK warns that the standard PDF may not be suitable for some assistive technology. The publication page includes a large-print version. HMCTS also says users can request another accessible format by emailing hmctsforms@justice.gov.uk and explaining the format and assistive technology needed.
What the Form E template contains
The blank Form E is not simply an asset list. It combines financial disclosure, supporting documents, future needs and a statement of truth. The main sections are:
| Part | What it covers | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1. General information | Personal details, marriage, separation, children, health and accommodation. | Key dates and case details. |
| 2. Financial details | Property, accounts, investments, policies, cash, possessions, debts, businesses and pensions. | Statements, valuations, accounts and pension information. |
| 3. Income | Employment, self-employment, benefits, investments and other income. | Payslips, P60, P11D, tax returns or business records. |
| 4. Financial needs | Income needs and capital needs for you and relevant children. | A realistic budget and housing information. |
| 5. Other information | Relevant changes, contributions, conduct and other financial context. | Case-specific explanations and evidence. |
| Orders and documents | Orders sought, document schedule and statement of truth. | Final attachment set and any continuation sheets. |
The complete Form E guide explains these sections field by field. The Form E documents checklist focuses on the evidence to gather before you start typing.
How to use continuation sheets with the Form E template
The official form says that if there is not enough room for a piece of information, you may continue on an attached sheet of paper. This matters because the fixed PDF boxes may be too small and some tables only provide space for a limited number of accounts, properties, pensions or other entries.
A practical continuation sheet should make the extra answer easy to match to the form. Include:
- the case number, if available;
- the parties' names;
- your name;
- the exact Form E section number and heading;
- the complete additional answer;
- page numbering such as “Continuation sheet 1 of 3”.
Write a short reference in the original box, such as “See continuation sheet for section 2.3”. Keep the continuation sheets with the form and include them in the copy exchanged with the other party. A guided online service can generate structured continuation sheets when your answers exceed the available space.
Three ways to complete the Form E PDF
| Method | Good for | Main limitation | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official fillable PDF | Confident users with simple finances who can manage documents, totals and extra sheets. | No plain-English prompts, automatic checks or document workflow. | Free |
| Guided Form E online | People who want saved progress, structured questions, calculations and generated continuation sheets. | You still supply and verify the facts; software is not case-specific legal advice. | Divvio is free to start and £99 for one completed Form E |
| Professional preparation or review | Complex finances, disputed disclosure, specialist valuations or anyone needing legal judgement. | Scope and cost vary. Confirm whether the service includes advice, amendments and correspondence. | Quote-based; compare options in the Form E help and costs guide |
From blank form to complete disclosure
Need help with what goes in each section?
Use the field-by-field guide for detailed explanations, or start the guided questionnaire when you are ready to enter and save your answers.
Before you fill in the blank Form E
A correct template does not make incomplete information complete. Do these checks before working through the PDF:
- Confirm Form E is the right form. The first page explains that Form E1 and Form E2 apply to different types of financial remedy application.
- Check your deadline. The official notes say each party must send their separate completed Form E to the court and the other person no later than 35 days before the first appointment.
- Gather the documents. Bank statements, property and mortgage evidence, pension valuations and income documents usually take longer than typing the answers.
- Use “N/A” where appropriate. The first page tells users to write “N/A” where a box does not apply.
- Plan for extra entries. List every relevant account, pension, property and liability even if the printed table runs out of rows.
- Leave time for a full review. Form E requires full, frank and clear disclosure and ends with a statement of truth.
Protect your financial information
A completed Form E can contain your home address, National Insurance number, account identifiers, income, assets, debts and information about children. Treat it as a highly sensitive document.
- Download the blank form from GOV.UK rather than an unknown mirror.
- Use a trusted device, PDF reader and storage location.
- Avoid public computers and shared download folders.
- Do not upload a completed form to a random “PDF to Word” or signing site.
- Send or upload the final form only using the method directed for your case.
- Keep a complete copy of exactly what you filed and exchanged.
Frequently asked questions about the Form E template
Is the Form E template free?
Yes. HMCTS publishes the blank Form E PDF and the Form E Notes free on GOV.UK. Paying for guidance, software or professional help is optional and separate from obtaining the form.
What is the latest Form E version?
As of 11 June 2026, the official English form is Form E (01.23), a 30-page PDF. Check the GOV.UK publication page before starting because HMCTS can update court forms.
Is there a Form E Word version?
HMCTS does not currently publish a Word version on its official Form E page. Third-party conversions exist, but they may alter the structure or be based on an older form. The official format is PDF.
Is the official Form E PDF fillable?
Yes. The current official download contains interactive text fields and checkboxes. Download it and open it in a compatible PDF reader if your browser preview will not let you type or save.
Can I print Form E and fill it in by hand?
Yes, provided the answers are clear, complete and readable. Keep a copy and attach continuation sheets where the printed boxes do not provide enough room.
Can I add pages to Form E?
Yes. The form says you may continue on an attached sheet where there is not enough room. Identify the case, person and section clearly, and reference the sheet from the relevant box.
Can I use an old Form E template?
Use the version currently published by HMCTS unless the court has directed otherwise. If you already started an older copy, compare it with the official form and check with the court or your legal adviser before relying on it.
Can I submit Form E online?
Completing the form electronically and filing it electronically are different things. Follow Form C, the court order and any case-specific directions for filing and exchange. Make sure the signed form, attachments and continuation sheets are included.
Do both parties use the same Form E template?
Each party completes a separate Form E about their own financial circumstances. The official notes explain when Form E is required and when a different financial statement may apply.
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