Qld Magistrates Court and QCAT

Find out more about how to use Qld Magistrates Court and QCAT eFiling in the Qld Magistrates Court and QCAT eFiling user guide (PDF 1.7 MB).

Qld Magistrates Court

Our Qld Magistrates Court eFiling system allows eligible clients to electronically file court documents through all Magistrates Courts in Queensland. To receive access to this system, you must be one of the following:

  • legal practitioner
  • licensed commercial agent
  • eligible self-represented Plaintiff/Applicant

Individuals can access Qld Magistrates Court eFiling as a self-represented Plaintiff/Applicant. If you’re an individual wishing to eFile, we recommend you refer to the applicable rules under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999.

All valid claims you eFile are transmitted in real-time and automatically deemed filed in the Queensland Magistrates Court.

If you’d like to access CITEC Confirm’s Qld Magistrates Court eFiling system, simply select the link on the main menu and complete the application form.

Contact the CITEC Confirm Service Centre on 1800 773 773 or at confirm@citec.com.au during business hours if you need any help.

What documents can I eFile in the Qld Magistrates Court?

  • Claims
  • Requests for Default Judgment
  • Applications for Enforcement Hearing Summons

You can only lodge a Request for Default Judgment against a Defendant if the claim was initiated from within our system.

What are the hours of operation for the Qld Magistrates Court?

You can access CITEC Confirm’s Queensland eFiling system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Registry hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (AEST).

You can only successfully lodge documents during registry hours. If you try to lodge a document after the closing time of the corresponding registry, it will be processed the next business day and stamped accordingly. For example:

Lodgement time Document stamp
Monday 20th, 6:00 am Monday 20th, 8:30 am
Monday 20th, 4:20 pm Monday 20th, 4:20 pm
Monday 20th, 4:40 pm Tuesday 21st, 8:30 am

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)

Our QCAT eFiling system allows eligible clients to electronically file court documents through all tribunals within Queensland. To receive access to this system, you must be one of the following:

  • legal practitioners
  • licensed commercial agents
  • eligible self-represented plaintiffs/applicants.

Individuals are currently NOT ELIGIBLE to access QCAT eFiling.

For entities seeking approval to access eFiling, supporting documents are required to prove that the entity has a currently registered business name, is currently registered as a company, or is appropriately licensed.

Examples of supporting documents include a current ASIC business names extract or company extract, or a current licence signed by the appropriate authority.

If you’d like to access CITEC Confirm’s QCAT eFiling system, please send a request to the CITEC Confirm Service Centre via email or post.

The request should include your:

  • business name
  • business type
  • primary contact information
  • reason for access
  • any supporting documents.

Email
confirm@citec.com.au

Post
GPO Box 2457
Brisbane QLD, 4001

Contact the CITEC Confirm Service Centre on 1800 773 773 or at confirm@citec.com.au during business hours if you need any help.

What documents can I eFile in QCAT?

  • Minor civil disputes
  • Requests for Decision by Default

You can only lodge a Request for Decision by Default against a Defendant if the claim was initiated from within our system.

What are the hours of operation for QCAT?

You can access CITEC Confirm’s Queensland eFiling system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Registry hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (AEST).

You can only successfully lodge document during registry hours. If you try to lodge a document after the closing time of the corresponding registry, it will be processed the next business day and stamped accordingly. For example:

Lodgement time Document stamp
Monday 20th, 6:00 am Monday 20th, 8:30 am
Monday 20th, 4:20 pm Monday 20th, 4:20 pm
Monday 20th, 4:40 pm Tuesday 21st, 8:30 am

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Our Customer Service Centre is here to help you between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Phone 1800 773 773
Email confirm@citec.com.au