If judges did things right, there would be no such thing as an appeal. But even assuming there is some value to conducting some types of official business with courtly pomp, it's undeniable that most judges are busy dealing with the overwhelming number of contested matters. They seldom have the time to properly evaluate uncontested cases. No matter how you look at it, the judge's signature often adds little but ink. No one gets a judge's seal of approval before marrying or having children.
Courts scare people.
At worst, a lawyer can turn an uncontested matter into a contested matter, running the cost up into tens of thousands of dollars. Courts cost taxpayers a fortune to operate. An administrative procedure that eliminates the need for a paying a judge, bailiff and court clerk would save a bundle. A good system of administrative registration and regulation should have reasonable filing fees. User-friendly computerized form preparation systems should be quickly developed.