DT CLAIM FORM – 15/06/2020
Claim form
DISPUTES TRIBUNAL
Completing this form
• Print clearly in CAPITALS
• Use a black pen or blue pen to complete
this form
• Answer every question on the form unless
the instructions tell you otherwise
• Alternatively, you can always apply (and
pay your filing fee) to the Disputes Tribunal
online by going to
disputestribunal.govt.nz/how-to-make-a-
claim/apply-online/
Payment information
The fee for filing an application is determined by
the amount you are claiming for;
• Less than $2000 the fee is $45
• From $2000-$4999 the fee is $90
• From $5000-$30,000 the fee is $180
You can pay the fee by;
• In person (cash or EFTPOS) if you are
handing your application in over the
counter.
Application fees are non-refundable.
Important information
Request to keep personal details confidential
If you are requesting your personal details to be kept
confidential, please remove any identifying personal
information in this form and any accompanying
documents (with the exception of your Step 1
details). The Ministry of Justice does not check this has
been done and takes no responsibility for the disclosure
of identifying information contained in your application or
supporting documentation.
Copies of the application must be provided
You must provide us copies of your completed
application, so they can be provided to the other parties
to the dispute.
This form will be returned to you if it’s incomplete,
unsigned or undated, if the filing fee isn’t included or you
don’t give us additional copies for all other parties.
Ensure correct party names provided
If you or a respondent are a company or incorporated
society you will need to check the companies register
here: companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/
If you or a respondent are an organisation you will need
to check the above register to make sure you use the
correct legal name for that organisation. On that site you
can access the Companies Register and other registers
(such as for incorporated societies by clicking ALL
REGISTERS at the top right of the website.)
When to use this form
Use this form to make a claim to the Disputes Tribunal.
What you need with your application
To complete your application, you need to send:
• A fully completed form
• The filing fee (Please read the payment information)
• Additional copies of the form and any supporting documents you want to present at the hearing for
each of the other parties (Please read the important information)
Section 24, Disputes Tribunal Act 1988
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