How to Search New South Wales Public Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Use the databases listed below. Each one links directly to an official New South Wales government portal.
- Court & criminal records: Search the New South Wales court and justice system databases listed below.
- Property & land records: Search the New South Wales land registry or property office databases.
- Business & company records: Search the New South Wales company registry for corporate filings.
- Vital records: Search the New South Wales civil registration office for birth, death, and marriage records.
⚠ Key Fact: There is no single database for all New South Wales records. Each office maintains its own records separately.
Every source on this page is verified by SearchSystems.net — est. 1997.
Births, Deaths, Marriages
🌐 familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au
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New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages database. Returns: vital record certificates (may require application).
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Court Decisions
🌐 www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au
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Recent decisions from Tribunals and Courts in New South Wales, Australia. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Court Decisions | Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court
🌐 www6.austlii.edu.au
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Search or browse decisions from the Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court of New South Wales, Australia. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Court Decisions | Compensation Court
🌐 www8.austlii.edu.au
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Compensation Court of New South Wales, Australia index of court decisions. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Court Decisions | Court of Appeals
🌐 www8.austlii.edu.au
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Court of Appeals of New South Wales decisions. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Court Decisions | Court of Criminal Appeal
🌐 www6.austlii.edu.au
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Court of Criminal Appeal of New South Wales, Australia database of court decisions. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Court Decisions | Drug Court
🌐 www6.austlii.edu.au
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Decisions from the Drug Court of New South Wales. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Court Decisions | Supreme Court
🌐 www.austlii.edu.au
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Searchable index of Supreme Court of New South Wales decisions. Returns: court information, case procedures, judicial contacts.
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Geological Survey
🌐 www.resources.nsw.gov.au
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Search the DIGS (Digital Imaging of Geological System) database by report number, author, title, keyword, year or location to find exploration and geoscience information about New South Wales, Australia.
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Government Directory
🌐 www.service.nsw.gov.au
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Find people, organizations, departments by name or browse the Governments organizational tree to find the info you want. Provides contact and information about the NSW Parliament, Judiciary and government agencies and their employees.
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Law Codes
🌐 lawcodes.judcom.nsw.gov.au
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New South Wales Judicial Commission Lawcodes database. Returns: legislation, regulations, legal documents.
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Legislation
🌐 www6.austlii.edu.au
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New South Wales Consolidated Acts index of consolidated legislation. Returns: legislation, regulations, legal documents.
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Legislation | Regulations
🌐 www7.austlii.edu.au
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New South Wales Consolidated Regulations index. Returns: legislation, regulations, legal documents.
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Missing Persons
🌐 missingpersons.gov.au
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New South Wales missing persons database from the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What New South Wales records are available online? ▼
Use the databases listed on this page. Each New South Wales government office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all New South Wales public records.
How do I search New South Wales public records? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. It tells you which New South Wales databases to search and in what order. Don't guess which system to use — each record type has its own office and database.
Are New South Wales records free to search? ▼
Many New South Wales government databases are free. Some charge fees for certified copies or detailed searches. Every source on this page is verified and links directly to an official portal.
Are New South Wales criminal records searchable? ▼
In most countries, criminal records are not publicly searchable online. They typically require formal background check procedures with the subject’s consent. This is fundamentally different from the U.S. system.
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