Apply to search and copy QCAT documents

You can use this form to request to search, copy or inspect the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) register of proceedings or record of proceedings.

To search the register of proceedings you will need to provide:

the name of either:

the person (given and family name) you want to search on
the entity/business you want to search on

QCAT case or client number (if available).

To inspect or copy the record of proceedings you will need to provide:

party names
details of documents you want to view.

If you do not have the required information or your request relates to proceedings held before 1 December 2009, contact QCAT to discuss your request.

Complete your application
1. Do you want to: *
  - Search the register of proceedings
  - Inspect a record of proceedings
  - Copy documents from a file
  - Inspect a file and copy documents
2. What location are you seeking files from? *
  - Brisbane
  - Outside of Brisbane
3. Files lodged outside of Brisbane are not available via electronic search
  
  Please contact QCAT at enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au for more information.
4. Was the application lodged before 1 December 2009? *
  - Yes
  - No
5. Files may not be available via electronic search
  
  Please contact QCAT at enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au for more information.
6. 1. Are you a party to the proceedings? * Definition of a party to a proceeding
    
    Yes
    
    No
  2. What is the QCAT file number of the proceeding? (if known) The file number may be referred to as a client, case or claim number.
  3. What is the matter type? *
  4. Is the matter listed for a hearing or other proceeding before the tribunal in the next 3 days? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
  5. What are the details of the parties in the proceeding? * Please note: we require the details of 2 parties in a proceeding to help us find the correct file.
    
    Party name
    
    Party type
    
    Party name
    
    Party type
7. Are you a party to the proceedings? * Definition of a party to a proceeding
  - Yes
  - No
8. Party to proceedings are not charged for a search of QCAT records
  
  Please contact QCAT at enquiries@qcat.qld.gov.au for your search request.

Search the register

What type of search do you wish to perform? * View types of searches.
Are you searching for an entity/business, individual or both? *
- Entity/business
- Individual
- Both

Request details
1. What is your preferred date/s to inspect the file?
  1. From * Example: 12/07/2016
  2. To * Example: 26/07/2016
2. What are the documents you want copied? * Please provide as much detail about the documents as possible. If you are not sure, you should choose to 'Inspect' first.
Receiving results
1. How would you like to receive the results? *
  - Email
  - Other
2. Please choose an alternative method: *
  
  Please note collection or post options will take longer to process than email.
  - Collection
  - Post
3. Once we tell you your copies are ready, you can collect them from QCAT at Level 9, 259 Queen St, Brisbane QLD 4000.
4. 1. Address to be sent to
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
Your details
1. Name
  1. Given name *
  2. Family name *
2. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
3. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com Search results will be sent to this email address.
4. Company name (if applicable)
5. Are you, or do you work for, any of the following?
Acknowledgement
1. Acknowledgement * I agree to the terms and conditions. View terms and conditions

Entity / business search
1	^*Entity / business name: Business suffix: Reference number:

Individual search
1	^Given name: Middle name: ^Family name: Reference number:

Last updated:: 6 January 2025

Apply to search and copy QCAT documents

Files lodged outside of Brisbane are not available via electronic search

Files may not be available via electronic search

Party to proceedings are not charged for a search of QCAT records