Fees and charges

This page outlines the costs of court or tribunal transcripts and audio recordings, and who may be eligible for free or reduced-cost records.

The cost of a transcript depends on whether it already exists or needs to be typed.

If a transcript exists

If a transcript must be typed

Transcripts that need to be typed are purchased from approved transcription service providers via QTranscripts.

Costs vary - for details visit:

• VIQ Solutions or
• Epiq Australia.

Audio recordings

$43.80 per hour (or part thereof).

Free or reduced-cost transcripts or recordings

Some people may be eligible for a free or reduced-cost transcript or audio recording.

If one of the following scenarios applies to you, you can ask for a fee waiver or reduction when requesting the transcript or recording:

Financial hardship

If you’re a party to the proceeding and experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a full or partial fee waiver for an existing transcript or recording.

Victim of personal offence

If you’re the victim of a personal offence (or their guardian or representative) in a criminal case in the Supreme or District Court, you can request one free copy of an existing transcript or recording.

Family member of deceased person

If you’re a family member of a deceased person and the legal proceeding before the Coroner or Industrial Magistrate relates to their death, you can request one free copy of the  transcript or recording.

Cost sharing

Parties in a legal proceeding can agree in advance to share the cost of a transcript or audio recording.

Each party must have a QTranscripts account.

Need help?

If you have questions about fees or eligibility:

• Call 1800 842 122
• Visit a courthouse

Request a transcript or recording

Find out more about how to request a court or tribunal transcript or audio recording.