Circulars

15-08 – New NSW Online Registry for court services to save time and money

What’s new or changing

  • Councils can now access court services more cheaply and quickly via a new NSW Online Registry.

What this will mean for your council

  • Council staff may wish to register for the Online Registry to allow rapid access to court documents, judgments and orders and to file Court Attendance Notices.
  • Accessing court services online will save councils time and money with particular benefits for councils in regional and remote areas.

Key points

  • Authorised representatives of Councils can now access some court services at http://www.onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au.
  • Court Attendance Notices can be filed online through this service for Commonwealth and NSW State matters.
  • The Online Registry also allows registered users to track case progress, view and download court sealed documents online and by email, check for judgments and orders and request judgment copies.
  • To use the Online Registry authorised council staff should register through the website. Registered users will need to pass an identity check.
  • Filing and other court fees can also be paid online by credit or debit card or direct debit

Where to go for further information

Steve Orr
Acting Chief Executive