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NSW Online Court

Information about how to use the NSW Online Court.

  • This topic covers

    • Online Court
    • When you can use Online Court
    • How to use Online Court

Time limitAction
12pm the day before your case is listedTo make a request using the Online Court.
3pm the day before your case is listed
To respond to another party's request on the Online Court.

Organisation

OrganisationResponsibilities
Online Court

Is currently available in four jurisdictions:

  • Local Court Small Claims Division
  • Land and Environment Court of NSW
  • District Court Sydney civil, if both parties are legally represented
  • Supreme Court Corporations Registrars List, Equity General List before the Equity Registrar and Possessions List (Common Law) before the Possession List Registrar.

Can be used to:

  • pay fees
  • file documents
  • commence proceedings
  • attend pre-trial review online
  • make requests
  • upload subpoenaed material
  • lodge licence appeal
  • order transcripts online
  • search probate notices.

Legislation

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Electronic Transaction Act 2000

Practice Note SC Gen 12

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 

Civil Procedure Act 

Electronic Transactions (ECM Courts) Order, Schedule 1

Electronic Transactions (ECM Courts) Order, Schedule 1

Local Court Practice Note 1 of 2011

Criminal Procedure Act 1986

Electronic Transactions (ECM Courts) Order, Schedule 1

Rule and protocols for Online Court

Common term

 
Authorised officer

A person who has authority to use the Online Court on behalf of a large business, company, organisation, government agency, union, bank or council.

If you are a sole trader, in a partnership or in a business that is not a proprietary company, you are a Self-Represented Litigant.

Delegate

A registered user of the Online Registry who is either:

  • an authorised officer, or
  • assisting a legal practitioner, for example, a secretary to a lawyer.
Online CourtIf you have registered for an Online Registry, you can use the Online Court to seek directions online rather than appearing in court in person or by  telephone.
Online Registry

You can register to use the Online Registry to:

  • find case information
  • file documents
  • manage your profile
  • connect online with NSW Courts and Tribunals.
Request

Making an application using the Online Registry for:

  • adjourning (postponing) your court date
  • seeking specific orders, for example, seeking permission to get an expert witness or to issue a subpoena
  • setting a hearing date
  • asking the Court to deal with your matter in person.
Self-Represented Litigant

If you are not represented by a lawyer, you will need to register for the Online Registry as a Self-Represented Litigant.

You are also a Self-Represented Litigant if you are a sole trader, in a partnership or in a business that is not a proprietary company.

OrganisationFee
NSW CourtsCourt fees can be paid online using the Online Court.

OrganisationForms
NSW Online Registry
Available Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

NSW Online Court FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the NSW Online Court.

Services

NSW Online Registry

The NSW Online registry can be used to find your case information, file documents, manage your profile and connect online with NSW Courts and Tribunals services.

Solicitor Referral Service

If you need legal help and are looking for a lawyer, the Law Society of NSW Solicitor Referral Service (SRS) can provide you with a referral.

Last updated: November 2023