Contact Information
How to send applications
We would draw your attention to the fact that applications to the Court and all documents relating to the application must be sent by post, even if they have been faxed beforehand.
Please bear in mind that any documents or questions relating to applications must also be sent to the Court by post.
Contacting the Court
Electronic forms are available below for questions about the Court and how it works.
Please note that the Court cannot give legal advice under any circumstances.
General contact forms
Contact forms for Applicants
Forms for legal professionals, Students & Researchers
Contact forms for journalists
Access to the Court
European Court of Human Rights
Council of Europe
F-67075 Strasbourg cedex
Tel : +33 (0)3 88 41 20 18
Fax: +33 (0)3 88 41 27 30
+33 (0)3 90 21 43 10
Public and other holidays
In 2019 the Registry of the ECHR will be closed on:
Thursday 15 August
Friday 1 November
Monday 11 November
From Monday 23 December (afternoon) to Tuesday 31 December