Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Youth Division
Youth Division
Currency date
July 10, 2021
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/youthcourt.htmlhttps://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/youthcourt.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in youth matters.

Family Division
Family Division
Currency date
July 10, 2021
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/family/index.htmlhttps://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/family/index.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in family matters.

Traffic Division
Traffic Division
Currency date
July 10, 2021
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/traffic.htmlhttps://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/traffic.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

Unavailable

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

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Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

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Submission method
  • Email
  • Fax
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

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Paper copies required?
Unavailable
Paper copies - additional info

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Additional information

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Criminal Division
Criminal Division
Currency date
July 10, 2021
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/index.htmlhttps://court.nl.ca/provincial/index.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in criminal matters.

Small Claims Division
Small Claims Division
Currency date
July 10, 2021
Jurisdiction
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/smallclaims/efiling.htmlhttps://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/smallclaims/efiling.html
Last amended
March 24, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

The following Small Claims documents are available for electronic filing:

• Statement of Claim

• Reply to Statement of Claim

• Proof of Service of Statement of Claim

• Proof of Service of Reply to Statement of Claim

• Application for Default Judgment

• Summons to a Payment Hearing

• Proof of Service of Summons to a Payment Hearing

• Application for Summary Judgment

• Judgment

• Notice of Withdrawal

• Notice of Satisfaction

• Application to a Judge

• Residential Tenancy/Restitution Order Judgment

• Judgment Registration Form

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

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Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

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Submission method

Small Claims filings may be made via mail, fax or online (e-filing) at https://provincial.efile.court.nl.ca

Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

Actions are commenced in Small Claims Court by filing a statement of claim and paying the appropriate fee.

Paper copies required?
Unavailable
Paper copies - additional info

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Additional information

The filing fees for Small Claims matters are as follows:

  • A claim for up to and including $499.99 is $50
  • A claim between $500 and $25,000 is $100

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Youth Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/youthcourt.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in youth matters.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Family Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/family/index.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in family matters.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Traffic Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/traffic.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

Unavailable

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

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Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

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Submission method
  • Email
  • Fax
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

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Paper copies required?
Unavailable
Paper copies - additional info

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Additional information

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Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Criminal Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/index.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in criminal matters.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Small Claims Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/smallclaims/efiling.html
Last amended
March 24, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

The following Small Claims documents are available for electronic filing:

• Statement of Claim

• Reply to Statement of Claim

• Proof of Service of Statement of Claim

• Proof of Service of Reply to Statement of Claim

• Application for Default Judgment

• Summons to a Payment Hearing

• Proof of Service of Summons to a Payment Hearing

• Application for Summary Judgment

• Judgment

• Notice of Withdrawal

• Notice of Satisfaction

• Application to a Judge

• Residential Tenancy/Restitution Order Judgment

• Judgment Registration Form

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

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Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

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Submission method

Small Claims filings may be made via mail, fax or online (e-filing) at https://provincial.efile.court.nl.ca

Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

Actions are commenced in Small Claims Court by filing a statement of claim and paying the appropriate fee.

Paper copies required?
Unavailable
Paper copies - additional info

---

Additional information

The filing fees for Small Claims matters are as follows:

  • A claim for up to and including $499.99 is $50
  • A claim between $500 and $25,000 is $100

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Youth Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/youthcourt.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in youth matters.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Family Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/family/index.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in family matters.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Traffic Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/traffic.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

Unavailable

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

---

Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

---

Submission method
  • Email
  • Fax
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

---

Paper copies required?
Unavailable
Paper copies - additional info

---

Additional information

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Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Criminal Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/index.html
Last amended
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

The Provincial Court does not permit documents to be filed electronically in criminal matters.

Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Small Claims Division)
Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/smallclaims/efiling.html
Last amended
March 24, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

The following Small Claims documents are available for electronic filing:

• Statement of Claim

• Reply to Statement of Claim

• Proof of Service of Statement of Claim

• Proof of Service of Reply to Statement of Claim

• Application for Default Judgment

• Summons to a Payment Hearing

• Proof of Service of Summons to a Payment Hearing

• Application for Summary Judgment

• Judgment

• Notice of Withdrawal

• Notice of Satisfaction

• Application to a Judge

• Residential Tenancy/Restitution Order Judgment

• Judgment Registration Form

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

---

Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

---

Submission method

Small Claims filings may be made via mail, fax or online (e-filing) at https://provincial.efile.court.nl.ca

Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

Actions are commenced in Small Claims Court by filing a statement of claim and paying the appropriate fee.

Paper copies required?
Unavailable
Paper copies - additional info

---

Additional information

The filing fees for Small Claims matters are as follows:

  • A claim for up to and including $499.99 is $50
  • A claim between $500 and $25,000 is $100

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