NSW Online Registry
Courts and Tribunals

Representing yourself

With an Online Registry account you can access your case information, file documents and manage your profile in the NSW Courts & Tribunals services.

Representing yourself

Appeal a car licence or registration decision

If you’ve had your driver licence suspended by police or received a letter from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) about a vehicle or licence decision, you may be eligible to appeal the decision.

Defend a small claim in the local court

You can defend a claim if you don't think you owe the money, or you disagree with the amount the other party says you owe them.

Support for resolving disputes

Community Justice Centres (CJC) provides a FREE mediation service to help resolve almost any kind of dispute. You can access mediation directly before you lodge your court forms
1800 990 777

Useful guides

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  1. How to Lodge a Statement of Claim

    This video will show you around the online form for a Statement of Claim (without legal representation)

     

  2. How to file a defence without legal representation

    This video will show you how to file a defence to a statement of claim made against you (without legal representation)

     

  3. Local Court Small Claims guide for self-represented parties

    This guide steps through the procedure for hearings in the Small Claims Division of the Local Court

    PDF ( 156 KB)
     

  4. Online Court for Small Claims Guide

    This guide will take you through what is Online Court, how to access it, managing your case and much more.

    PDF ( 1.3 MB)
     

Need legal help?

LawAccess NSW

LawAccess NSW is a free government service that provides legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW.
1300 888 529

Finding a lawyer to represent you

The Law Society of NSW provides an online search to help you find a qualified lawyer suitable for your needs. See the Law Society of NSW Solicitor Referral Service.
02 9926 0333

Frequently asked questions