File court forms and documents

Introduction

If you need to file documents or forms for a civil case in the NSW Local, District or Supreme Court, you may be eligible to do so via the NSW Online Registry.

You can also file documents in person or by post.

Eligibility

To file court documents, you must be a party involved in a case or an authorised representative. This includes:

• individuals who are representing themselves
• authorised officers of an organisation, or their delegate
• barristers or solicitors, or their delegate.

What you need

To file court documents online, you'll need:

• an account with the NSW Online Registry
• your search terms, such as the party's surname or company name, case number or jurisdiction
• your payment.

If you're creating a NSW Online Registry account, you’ll also need:

• your personal and contact details
• your user type, such as solicitor, self-represented individual or business owner
• 2 to 4 proof of identity documents, such as driver licence, passport, Medicare card, standard birth certificate
• your practising certificate number (if applicable).

If you're unable to apply online, you:

• may need to book an appointment with the court's Duty Registrar (if you're filing in person)
• will need to ensure you have the correct postal address for the relevant court (if you're filing by post)
• can call the Courts Service Centre on 1300 679 272 for guidance.

How to file

1. Select the ‘File online’ button.
2. Follow the prompts to file your court document.

If you're unable to file online:

1. Visit Available forms or Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR) – Civil Forms to find the forms you need.
2. Print and complete the court forms you need to file.
3. Get the postal or physical address of the relevant Court, or book an appointment to file in person (if applicable), by:
   • calling the Courts Service Centre on 1300 679 272, or
   • visiting:
     • Supreme Court of NSW
     • District Court
     • Local Court
     • Land and Environment Court of NSW.

More information

• It’s a good idea to get legal help before you start or defend a case in Court. You may be eligible for free or low-cost legal advice. Find out more by visiting:
  • Community Legal Centres NSW
  • Legal Aid NSW (or calling 1300 888 529)
  • Community Justice Centres.
• Some court forms need to be signed and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace (JP) before being filed. If you're filing your form in person, there may  be a JP on duty at the Court. Call the Courts Service Centre on 1300 679 272 for help.
• Depending on the type of form you're filing, you might be asked to provide supporting documents.
• All documents filed online should be in PDF format (file size limits apply). 
• To apply for a filing fee waiver or postponement, refer to Fee waivers.