Sydney Civil Registry (Local and District)

Contact Information

Telephone: 1300 679 272
Fax: 9287 7188
Street Address: Level 4, John Maddison Tower, 86 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW
Postal Address: PO Box K1026, Haymarket NSW 2000
Registry hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Telephone hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Days open: Monday to Friday

About this registry

The Sydney Civil Registry (Local and District Courts) manages civil matters within the Sydney metropolitan area. It supports both Local Court and District Court civil jurisdictions and handles filing, listings, and procedural administration.

This registry is located at John Maddison Tower in the Sydney CBD and provides services for court users, legal practitioners, and self-represented litigants.

Audio Visual Link (AVL) facilities are available at this location for remote appearances.

What matters are managed here

This registry generally deals with:

  • Civil claims in the Local Court
  • Civil matters in the District Court
  • Filing and managing court documents
  • Listing and case management support
  • Procedural applications and enquiries
  • AVL coordination for hearings and appearances

More complex civil disputes may be escalated to higher courts such as the Supreme Court where required.

Court listings and appearances

Court listings and case updates can be accessed via the NSW Online Registry system.

It is important to confirm all hearing details prior to attending or appearing via AVL, as listings may change.

Registry services

Services provided include:

  • Filing and lodging court documents
  • Managing hearing dates and listings
  • Supporting in-person and AVL appearances
  • Assisting legal practitioners and court users with procedures

Contact Hugo Law Group

If you need advice or representation for a matter at Sydney Civil Registry, contact Hugo Law Group to discuss your situation and next steps.