Apply to start a minor debt dispute

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Use this form to start a minor debt dispute at the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) to recover a fixed or agreed amount of money owed to you, up to $25,000.

To complete this form you will need to provide:

the full name of the respondent(s)
the correct address of the respondent(s)
details of the debt and supporting documents, including a copy of the agreement.

Max file size 15MB.

Can I apply?
1. Is the debt or amount owing being claimed less than $25,000 (excluding interest)? *
  - Yes
  - No
2. Greater than $25,000
  
  We can only resolve minor debt claims up to the amount of $25,000.
  
  If the amount owing is more than $25,000, you may choose to reduce your claim so you can lodge it with us, or you can lodge it at another court.
  
  You may need to get independent legal advice on where to commence proceedings.
3. Was there an agreement between the parties about payment of the amount? *
  - Yes
  - No
4. No Agreement
  
  If there was no agreement, you are unable to lodge a minor debt application.
  
  Agreements may be in writing, or through a verbal agreement. Agreements can include:
  - loans not repaid
  - IOUs
  - an unpaid invoice, account or demand
  - dishonoured cheques
  - work done and/or goods supplied with the cost having been agreed beforehand
  - the removal of minor overhanging branches
  - unpaid rental or hire fees (except for residential tenancy matters).
  If you are unsure whether you have an agreement, you may need to get independent legal advice.
Application details
1. Which QCAT location are you lodging your application with? * Please note the location you select is where your matter will be heard.
2. What is the amount owing? * Excluding interest, fees and other additional charges.
3. The claim must be less than $25,000.
  
  The claim is more than the allowed limit.
  
  Please alter your claim before continuing.
4. When was the amount due? * Example: 12/07/2016 This date must not be more than 6 years ago.
Interest
1. Do you wish to claim interest? *
  - Yes
  - No
2. Did you agree to a rate with the respondent(s)? *
  - Yes
  - No
3. If there is no agreement with the respondent(s) about the interest to be paid, the interest will be determined by the tribunal.
  
  You can ask for interest to be determined by the tribunal at the rate prescribed by QCAT practice direction 2013/09 (PDF, 164KB).
  
  To determine the amount of interest that is owed, you can use the Queensland Courts interest calculator.
4. 1. What is the agreed rate? (%p.a.) *
  2. To determine the amount of interest that is owed, you can use the Queensland Courts interest calculator.
5. 1. What is the interest rate? (%p.a.) *
6. 1. Amount of interest *
7. 1. When was the start date for the interest? * Example: 12/07/2016 This date must not be more than 6 years ago.
  2. When was the end date for the interest? * Example: 12/07/2016 This date must not be more than 6 years ago.
Subtotal amount
1. Sub-total *
2. The subtotal must be less than $25,000, excluding interest.
3. Your application fee will automatically be determined from your subtotal.
4. The subtotal of my claim is:
6. The subtotal must be less than $25,000.
  
  The total of your amount owing is more than the allowed limit.
  
  Please alter your amounts before continuing.
Additional costs
1. Do you wish to claim any of the following additional costs? Select all that apply
  - the filing fee
2. Filing fee:
4. baliff / sheriff / service fee
5. What is the amount of the service fee? *
6. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) business name extract or company extract search fee
7. What is the amount of the ASIC fees? *
Total amount
1. Total amount *
2. The total amount of my claim is:
4. (including a filing fee of )
Reason for application
1. Why are you seeking payment of the total amount? * Tell us what the basis of your claim is, and whether there was a written or verbal agreement. Provide as much detail as possible.
2. Do you have documentation supporting your request? * You must provide a copy of the supporting documents to the respondent(s) when you serve the application.
  - Yes
  - No
3. 1. Please upload any supporting documentation. * Attachments must be less than 15MB in total. Approved file types are .doc .docx .pdf .odf .jpg .jpeg .bmp .tif .tiff .png .xls .xlsx.
  4. Please provide a brief description of the supporting documents. *
Interpreter
1. Is an interpreter required? * The assistance of an interpreter is subject to approval by QCAT.
  - Yes
  - No
2. 1. Please specify the language or Auslan. *
Do you have any of the following needs? Select all that apply
1. wheelchair / mobility access
2. speech impairment
3. hearing impairment/loss
4. vision impairment/loss
5. other
Please provide details: *
Respondent details
1. Is the respondent an individual or an entity? *
  - Individual
  - Entity
2. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
3. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
4. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a second respondent? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
5. Second respondent
  1. Is the second respondent an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
6. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
7. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
8. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a third respondent? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
9. Third respondent
  1. Is the third respondent an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
10. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
11. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
12. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a fourth respondent? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
13. Fourth respondent
  1. Is the fourth respondent an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
14. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
15. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
16. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a fifth respondent? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
17. Fifth respondent
  1. Is the fifth respondent an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
18. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
19. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
20. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
Applicant details
1. Is the applicant an individual or an entity? *
  - Individual
  - Entity
2. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
3. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
4. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *
  - No
  - Yes, Aboriginal
  - Yes, Torres Strait Islander
  - Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
5. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a second applicant? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
6. Second applicant
  1. Is the second applicant an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
7. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
8. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
9. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *
  - No
  - Yes, Aboriginal
  - Yes, Torres Strait Islander
  - Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
10. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a third applicant? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
11. Third applicant
  1. Is the third applicant an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
12. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
13. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
14. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *
  - No
  - Yes, Aboriginal
  - Yes, Torres Strait Islander
  - Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
15. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a fourth applicant? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
16. Fourth applicant
  1. Is the fourth applicant an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
17. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
18. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
19. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *
  - No
  - Yes, Aboriginal
  - Yes, Torres Strait Islander
  - Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
20. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
  5. Is there a fifth applicant? *
    
    Yes
    
    No
21. Fifth applicant
  1. Is the fifth applicant an individual or an entity? *
    
    Individual
    
    Entity
22. Name
  1. Title *
  2. Given name *
  3. Family name *
23. 1. Entity name *
  2. ABN / ACN *
24. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *
  - No
  - Yes, Aboriginal
  - Yes, Torres Strait Islander
  - Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
25. 1. Address
    
    Address line 1 *
    
    Address line 2
    
    Town, city or suburb *
    
    State *
    
    Postcode *
  2. Email * Example: jane.smart@example.com
  3. Phone * Home, mobile or work number
  4. Alternative phone Home, mobile or work number
Acknowledgement
1. Section 216 of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 makes it an offence for a person to knowingly give the registry documents containing false or misleading information. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.
2. Acknowledgement * The information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
3. Acknowledgement * I have completed all of the questions on this response.
4. Acknowledgement * I have provided the correct number of copies of the application form and attachments (that is, a copy for each party, plus one for the Tribunal).
5. Acknowledgement * I have attached all relevant documents, including but not limited to, any agreements, contracts, invoices, receipts and colour copies of photographs.
6. Acknowledgement * I am aware that the prescribed fee must be paid at time of lodgement.
7. Acknowledgement * I am ready to proceed.
8. You will now be directed to the secure payment gateway to pay your application fee online.
  Brisbane
  
  If you selected Brisbane as your nominated location, you do not need to print your application and lodge at QCAT. After you have paid, your application will be submitted electronically to QCAT and you will receive a sealed copy returned to your email. Please note, this may not be returned immediately and can take up to 2 hours.
  
  Outside of Brisbane
  
  For all other locations after you complete your payment and receive an emailed copy of the application form, you must print it and lodge it at the QCAT location you have nominated.
  
  You can lodge it in person or by post the nominated Magistrates Court.
  
  When lodging by post or in person you must lodge:
  
  your original application and copies of any attached documents
  
  an extra copy of the application and attached documents each for
  
  yourself
  
  the respondent
  
  each additional respondent.
  
  You must lodge your application at the location you have specified when completing the application form.
  As you selected Brisbane as your nominated location, you do not need to print your application and lodge at QCAT. After you have paid, your application will be submitted electronically to QCAT and you will receive a sealed copy returned to your email. Please note, this may not be returned immediately and can take up to 2 hours.
  After you complete your payment and receive an emailed copy of the application form, you must print it and lodge it at the QCAT location you have nominated.
  
  You can lodge it in person or by post the nominated Magistrates Court.
  
  When lodging by post or in person you must lodge:
  
  your original application and copies of any attached documents
  
  an extra copy of the application and attached documents each for
  
  yourself
  
  the respondent
  
  each additional respondent.
  
  You must lodge your application at the location you have specified when completing the application form.

Last updated:: 8 May 2024

Apply to start a minor debt dispute

Greater than $25,000

No Agreement

The claim must be less than $25,000.

The subtotal must be less than $25,000.

Brisbane

Outside of Brisbane