File new case - Interstate registration

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Note: Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory. 

 

1. Click: Magistrates' Court of Victoria 

The MCV Select a Case Type screen displays. 

 

2. Click: CIVIL 

 The Civil screen displays. 

 

3. Click: REGISTER AN ORDER FOR ENFORCEMENT  

The Register/Enforce Order screen displays. 

 

4. My Reference field: A system generated reference will display. This can be replaced by any reference useful for identify the filing.  

 

5. Complete the Case Details fields: 

• Initiation Type: Interstate Order displays. This cannot be changed.  
• Original Case Number: Type the original case number. 
• Court Location: Displays the court location based on your user profile settings. Change if required. 
• Filing document: Click Choose File and upload the relevant PDF.  

 

6. Click: Next Step 

The Document Details panel displays. 

 

7. Complete the Document details fields: 

• Code / Name: Start typing the document Code/Name and select relevant document from the list. This is an autofill field. If unsure of the document Code/Name, click the magnifying glass icon to open the search functionality. 

 

8. Click: Choose File and upload the relevant document to the case. 

 

9. Click: Next Step 

The Applicant Details (1) panel displays. 

 

10. Complete the Name Details fields: 

• Party Designation Type: Select the type making the claim.  
• Note: The fields that display will change depending on the type selected.  
• Party Type: Displays Applicant. 
• Surname / Single Name: Type the family name of the applicant. 
• First Name: Type the given name of the applicant. 
• Middle Name (s): Type any middle names of the applicant. 
• Name Suffix: Select if required, can be left blank. 
• Trading As: Type the trading name under which the applicant is making the order. 

 

11. Complete the Applicant Address fields: 

• Address Type: Select the address type. 
• Physical Address: Start typing into the search box and select the correction option from the results. This is an autofill field.  

Note: You can add additional addresses by clicking + Address Details. 

 

12. Additional panels - Complete the fields:  

• Applicant Contact Details: Type contact details for the applicant into the relevant fields. You do not need to complete all fields.  
• Applicant Identification: If applicable, type the Australian Business Number (ABN) of the applicant.  
• Applicant Financial Details: If applicable, type the financial details for the applicant.  
• Are you acting in a Representation Capacity? Displays No. Change if required.  
• Do you have a Litigation Guardian? Displays No. Change if required.  

 

13. Click: Next Step 

The Applicant's Legal Representation Details panel displays. 

 

14. Complete the Name Details field: 

• Business Name: Start typing the name or code of the legal firm and select the correct option from the results. This is an autofill field.  
• Reference Number: Type in the legal firm's reference number if provided. 

 

15. Click: Next Step 

The Respondent Details panel displays. 

 

16. Complete the Name Details fields: 

• Party Designation Type: Select the type making the claim.  
• Party Type: Displays Applicant. 
• Surname / Single Name: Type the family name of the applicant. 
• First Name: Type the given name of the applicant. 
• Middle Name (s): Type any middle names of the applicant. 
• Name Suffix: Select if required, can be left blank. 
• Trading As: Type the trading name under which the applicant is making the order. 

Note: The fields that display will change depending on the type selected.  

 

17. Complete the Respondent Address fields: 

• Address Type: Select the address type. 
• Physical Address: Start typing the address into the search box and select the correct option from the results. This is an autofill field. 

Note: You can add additional addresses by clicking Address Details. 

 

18. Additional panels - Complete the fields:  

• Respondent Contact: Type contact details for the applicant into the relevant fields. You do not need to complete all fields.  
• Respondent Identification: If applicable, type the Australian Business Number (ABN) of the applicant.  
• Respondent Financial Details: If applicable, type the financial details for the applicant.  

 

19. Click: Next Step 

The Order details panel displays. 

 

20. Complete the Order details fields: 

• Date of Order: Use the Calendar icon to record the date the order was made. 
• Court/Tribunal Details or Authority Details: Start typing the interstate destination into the search box and select the correct court/tribunal option from the results. This is an autofill field. 
• Order Amount: Type the amount of the order. 
• Costs: Type the costs awarded in the order. 
• Interest: Type the amount of interest awarded in the order. 
• Total: Portal automatically calculates the total. 
• Other Costs (cost of registration): Type the amount to register the order. 

 

21. Click: Next Step.  

The Fee Waiver panel displays with No as a default. Change to Yes if needed. 

 

22. Click: Proceed 

The Cart tab displays within the My Account screen. 

 

23. Select the item requiring payment. 

 

24. Click: Submit Payment 

The Process Payment screen displays. 

 

25. In the Payment Options panel, select a payment method. 

Note: Payment options can be added and removed from the My Account screen.  

 

26. Click: Continue 

 

27. If ePayment by Credit/Card is selected, a pop-up box displays. Type your payment details.  

 

28. Click: Make Payment 

The Confirmation of Filing displays and you will receive email confirmation of the filing. 

 

29. Click: My Account 

The My Account screen displays. 

Email is sent to the nominated address within your user profile settings.

Note: The Case/Record Number is generated for future reference. An acknowledgment for filing