NSW Online Registry
Courts and Tribunals

Government

Government lawyers or officers authorised to act on behalf of a government agency can save time by using an Online Registry account to file civil claims, prosecuting summary offences, and manage cases efficiently.

Government

Government page information

If you are a lawyer in a private practice or firm instructed to represent a government agency in a specific matter, refer to  legal professionals

What are Frequent User IDs (FUIs)?

A Frequent User Identifier (FUI) is a unique code that is issued to specific businesses or government agencies by the Online Registry, to identify individual branches or locations that are part of that specific organisation.

Filing a court attendance notice

A Court Attendance Notice (CAN) form may be completed by a public officer or authorised representative of NSW and federal government agencies and authorities.

Available online forms

Over 80 civil forms and various criminal forms are available for online filing. If you know the form you need, check to see if it’s available online.

Useful guides

How to set up an electronic organisation

Watch the demo for a step-by-step guide on how to make and counter requests in Online Court. You can access Online Court by using the same credentials used for the Online Registry. 

How to file a Court Attendance notice

Learn how to file a Court Attendance notice on behalf of a NSW government agency. 

How to upload large files?

If you need to upload a large amount of data with your forms, you can significantly reduce the size of PDFs.
 

Legal advice resources for businesses

Small Business Commissioner

The Small Business Commission operates as an independent subsidised mediation service to help businesses resolve disputes quickly and efficiently.
1300 795 534

Law Society of NSW Solicitor Referral Service (SRS)

If you need legal help and are looking for a law firm, SRS can provide you with a referral.
02 9926 0300

Community Justice Centres (CJC)

CJC provide free mediation to help people solve disagreements (or resolve disputes) without going to court.
1800 990 777