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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

• Further information about the Online Registry and how to register can be obtained by contacting onlineregistry_support@agd.nsw.gov.au or online at: http://www.onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au.