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Filing Documents Electronically in Jamaica

What can actually be e-filed with courts and government agencies today, and what still needs an in-person filing.

Divorce

Form MP.1Divorce

Wife's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

The document a wife files to start an uncontested divorce — sets out the marriage details and grounds for dissolution.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
CLAIM NO. ___ of ___

BETWEEN                                    PETITIONER
AND                                         RESPONDENT

The Petition of [state petitioner's name] nee [state maiden name] or
[state that you did not take your husband's name] shows that:

1. On the ___ day of ___ 20__ the Petitioner, a [spinster/divorcee/
widow], was lawfully married to the Respondent...
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Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica

Form MP.1Divorce

Husband's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

The document a husband files to start an uncontested divorce — sets out the marriage details and grounds for dissolution.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
CLAIM NO. ___ of ___

BETWEEN                                    PETITIONER
AND                                         RESPONDENT

The Petition of [state petitioner's name] shows:

1. On the ___ day of ___ 20__ the Petitioner, a [bachelor/divorcee/
widower], was lawfully married to the Respondent [state Respondent's
name] at [state where the marriage took place]...
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Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica

Form MP.4Divorce

Affidavit Accompanying Petition

The sworn affidavit that must be filed together with a divorce petition.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
CLAIM NO. ___ of ___

BETWEEN                                    PETITIONER
AND                                         RESPONDENT

I, [state the name of the Petitioner], being duly sworn, make oath
and say as follows:

1. I reside and have my true place of abode and postal address at
[state address] in the parish of [state parish]...
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Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica

Form MP.5Divorce

Acknowledgement of Service in Matrimonial Proceedings

Filed by the other spouse to confirm they received the petition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE IN MATRIMONIAL PROCEEDINGS
Form MP.5 (Rule 76.10)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
CLAIM NO. ___

BETWEEN                                    PETITIONER
AND                                         RESPONDENT

WARNING: If this form is not fully completed and returned to the
Registry at the address below within fourteen (14) days of the date
of service of the Petition on you...
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Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica

Form MP.7Divorce

Notice of Application to Dispense with Hearing

Requests that the petition be decided on paper, without a court hearing.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
CLAIM NO. ___ of ___

BETWEEN                                    PETITIONER
AND                                         RESPONDENT

The Petitioner, [state the Petitioner's name], seeks an Order that:

1. the hearing of the Petition for dissolution of the marriage which
took place on [state the date of marriage] be dispensed with;
2. the relief sought in the Petition be granted...
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Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica

Form MP.8Divorce

Decree Nisi for Dissolution of Marriage

The provisional order of divorce, issued before the final decree absolute.

(THIS FORM IS TO BE USED WHERE THERE IS/ARE NO RELEVANT CHILD/CHILDREN)
DECREE NISI FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Form MP. 8 [Rule 76.12 (3) and 76.14 (3)]

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
CLAIM NO. ___

Having been satisfied that:
1. The marriage of the Petitioner and the Respondent has
irretrievably broken down.
2. The Petitioner and the Respondent have lived separate and apart
for a continuous period of one year...
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Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica

Business Licensing

Form 68Business Licensing

Application for Spirit & Club Licence

The first step in applying for a spirit (liquor) or club retail licence — notifies the police superintendent and requests a premises inspection.

Club Licence & Spirit
68

TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE FOR THE PARISH OF ___
SIR,

As it is my intention to apply to the justices at the next Licensing
Session to be held at ___ in and for the said parish of ___ for a ___
License under Law Chapter 189, I beg to inform as follows:--

A) Type or Category of Spirit licence applying for
B) Name and address of premises for which licence is required...
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 2088Business Licensing

Spirit Licence Declaration

The sworn declaration filed with the Licensing Authority to formally apply for a spirit licence, witnessed by a Justice of the Peace.

Club licence & Spirit
2088

To the Licensing Authority for the parish of ___
GENTLEMEN,

I beg to apply for a Licence as under:
(a) The nature of Licence desired.
(b) The premises for which same is desired, stating as nearly as
may be the position of same...

The receipt of the Collector of Taxes is enclosed herewith.
...do Solemnly and sincerely declare that the above statement are
true...
Taken and acknowledged before me.
Justice of the Peace for the parish of ___
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 5014Business Licensing

Retail Petroleum Licence Application

Applies to the police superintendent and Parish Court judge for a licence to retail petroleum.

5014
RETAIL PETROLEUM LICENCE

To the Superintendent of Police for the parish
Sir,

As it is my intention to apply to the Judge of the Parish Court to
be held at ___ for a Retail Petroleum Licence under Law 22 of
1925, I beg to inform you as follows:
(a) Nature of Licence as desired.
(b) The premises for which Licence is desired stating as nearly as
may be the locality of same...
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 5208Business Licensing

Application to Register a Club

Asks the Resident Magistrate to order the Clerk of Courts to enter a club on the parish Register of Clubs.

Club licence
(5208)
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 5 (1) OF THE REGISTRATION OF
CLUBS LAW, 1935 (LAW 26 OF 1935)

To His Honour
The Resident Magistrate for the parish of ___

I hereby apply for an Order to the Clerk of the Courts for the
parish of ___ to enter the ___ Club of ___ in the said parish on the
Register of Clubs for the parish of ___...
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 5209Business Licensing

Club Secretary's Statement

The secretary's sworn statement confirming a register of members and subscription payments is kept on the club premises.

Club licence
(5209)
STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 5 (2) OF THE
REGISTRATION OF CLUBS LAW
Chapter 284

I, ___ of ___ in the Parish of ___, Secretary of the ___ Club in the
Parish ___, DO HEREBY STATE that there is kept upon the club
Premises a Register of the names and addresses of the Club
members and a record of the latest payment of their subscriptions.
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 5210Business Licensing

Members' Club Registration Particulars

The required particulars — name, address, rules, membership — for registering a members' club.

5210
PARTICULARS MENTIONED IN SECTION 4 (2) OF THE
REGISTRATION OF CLUBS LAW, 1935
MEMBERS CLUB

1. Name of the Club
2. Objects of the Club
3. Address of the Club
4. Name of the Secretary
5. Number of members of the Club
7. The rules of the Club relating to...
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 5211Business Licensing

Proprietary Club Registration Particulars

The required particulars — name, address, rules, membership — for registering a proprietary club.

Club licence
(5211)
PARTICULARS MENTIONED IN SECTION 4(2) OF THE
REGISTRATION OF CLUBS LAW, 1935
PROPRIETARY CLUB

1. Name of the Club
2. Objects of the Club
3. Address of the Club
4. Name of the Secretary
5. Name of the Proprietor of the Club
6. Number of Members of the Club
7. The Rules of the Club relating to...
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court

Form 5212Business Licensing

Notice of Intention to Register a Club

Notifies the police superintendent of the date a club registration application will be heard, as required before filing.

(5212)
NOTICE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE FOR THE
PARISH OF ___ UNDER SECTION 6 OF THE REGISTRATION
OF CLUBS LAW CAP. 339.

To the Superintendent of Police for the parish of ___
Take Notice that on the ___ day of ___ at 10 of the clock in the
forenoon or as soon thereafter as I may be heard, it is my
intention to apply to His Honour the Resident Magistrate...
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Source: Jamaica Parish Court