Legal Resources
Official Jamaican court and government forms, published here for reference — from uncontested divorce petitions to business licensing applications. Register for free to download them — or browse our directory to have an attorney handle the filing for you.
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
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...Click to preview
Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica
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]...Click to preview
Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica
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]...Click to preview
Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica
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...Click to preview
Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica
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...Click to preview
Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica
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...Click to preview
Source: Supreme Court of Jamaica
Business 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...Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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 ___Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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...Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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 ___...Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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.Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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...Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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...Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court
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...Click to preview
Source: Jamaica Parish Court