Form 5 Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs

What this form is for

• • Use this form when court-ordered costs have been fully paid
• • Use when you need to formally notify the court of payment
• • Use before seeking a final order in the case
• • Use when closing the financial aspect of a legal case
• • Do not use for interlocutory applications or case management hearings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form should be filed promptly after costs have been paid, typically within 14 days of payment, to avoid delays in closing the case. There is no statutory deadline, but timely filing helps prevent administrative complications.

Before you submit

• • Case number and court details are correct
• • All parties' names are accurately recorded
• • Cost amount matches the court order
• • Form is signed by the appropriate person
• • Copy of payment receipt is attached if required
• • Form is submitted to the correct court office
• • Copy of the filed form is kept for records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 5 from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with case details and cost information
3. 3Attach proof of payment if required
4. 4Sign and date the form
5. 5Submit to the relevant court office
6. 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing
7. 7Keep a copy for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only addresses costs, not other case matters
• • It doesn't apply to interim costs applications
• • May not be suitable for complex cost disputes
• • Electronic filing options may be limited
• • Some courts may have additional local requirements