Using the Forms
The Uniform Rules Committee approves forms for use in civil proceedings in the Supreme, District and Local Courts and Dust Diseases Tribunal.
The Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court approves forms for use in the Land and Environment Court.
>>> view the Chief Judge's approval
Queries about Civil forms
If you have queries about which form to use or how to fill out a form, please contact the appropriate court:
Supreme Court
Land and Environment Court
District Court
Local Court
Dust Diseases Tribunal
Guides
Completing approved forms - (51kb PDF)
Preparing Documents Guide
Download the complete Guide (1.5mb PDF) or by the following sections:
1 Introduction (64kb PDF)
1.1 When should you use this Guide?
1.2 Terms used in this Guide
1.3 Where can I get copies of the approved forms?
1.4 What form must I use?
1.5 Can I change an approved form?
1.6 Where can I send feedback about an approved form?
1.7 Where can I get more information?
2 General information about preparing, filing and amending documents (58kb PDF)
2.1 How should I prepare a document?
2.2 How should I describe parties and other persons in documents?
2.3 How do I file a document?
2.4 What fee do I have to pay to file a document?
2.5 How do I commence proceedings?
2.6 When do I need to serve documents other than the statement of claim or summons?
2.7 How do I amend a document that has already been filed in court?
2.8 How do I prepare documents that are being filed in relation to a cross-claim?
3 Information that is included in most document (84kb PDF)
3.1 Court details
3.2 Title of proceedings
3.3 Filing, issuing or preparation details
3.4 Signature
3.5 Certificate under s. 347 Legal Profession Act 2004
3.6 Verification of pleadings
3.7 Party details
3.8 Further details about filing party
3.9 Details about other parties
3.10 Frequent user identifier
4 Information about specific forms (205kb PDF)
5 List of form (45kb PDF)
6 Types of claim (120kb PDF)
Table 6.1 Types of claim applicable to Supreme Court proceedings
Table 6.2 Types of claim applicable to Court of Appeal proceedings
Table 6.3 Types of claim applicable to District Court proceedings
Table 6.4 Types of claim applicable to Local Court proceedings
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