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Form 27.3 Notice Of Application To Forfeit Money Lodged
Form 27.3 – Notice of Application to Forfeit Money Lodged is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to request that money already lodged with the court be declared forfeited. It is filed when a party believes the lodged sum should be released to the court or another party under the rules of the case.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 27.3 Notice Of Application To Forfeit Money Lodged
Form 27.3 – Notice of Application to Forfeit Money Lodged is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to request that money already lodged with the court be declared forfeited. It is filed when a party believes the lodged sum should be released to the court or another party under the rules of the case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the exact case reference number.
- 2Leaving the case number blank or incorrect
- 3Not attaching proof of the lodged amount
- 4Using the wrong form for a refund request
- 5Submitting after a court deadline
Plain English
If you have paid money into a court account and now need the court to treat that money as forfeited – for example because a claim was withdrawn or a judgment was not satisfied – you use this form. It tells the court why you think the money should be forfeited and asks for a formal order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the notice should be filed before the next scheduled hearing on the matter to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you want the court to declare lodged money forfeited
- When a claim has been withdrawn and the lodged sum is no longer needed
- When a judgment debtor has not satisfied the order and the court must retain the money
- Instead of a refund request (use Form 27.2 for refunds)
- When the money was lodged as security for a civil case
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Refund of lodged money
Used when you want the money returned, not forfeited
✓ Verify you are not seeking a refund
Application for order to release lodged money
Used to release money to a party, not to forfeit
✓ Confirm the correct order type
Appeal against forfeiture decision
Used after a forfeiture order has been made
✓ Ensure appeal time limits are met
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the notice should be filed before the next scheduled hearing on the matter to avoid unnecessary delays.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2Lodged amount matches the receipt
- 3Reason for forfeiture clearly explained
- 4All required supporting documents attached
- 5Form signed by the applicant or authorised solicitor
- 6Date completed is current
- 7Copy retained for your records
- 8Correct court registry identified
- 9If e‑filing, PDF is clear and searchable
- 10Postage or delivery method confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 27.3 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or typed text
- 3Attach a copy of the lodgement receipt and any relevant correspondence
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Submit in person or by post to the appropriate court registry, or upload via e‑filing
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court
- 7Keep a full copy for your file
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to money lodged with the Courts Service, not with other bodies
- 2Does not cover refunds – a separate form is required
- 3Cannot be used
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 27.3 is the current version as of 2024 and has not been superseded. Check the Courts Service website for any recent updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest year (2024)
- Confirm the case number field format matches current court practice
- Verify any new supporting document requirements listed on the Courts Service site
- Ensure the signature block includes space for a solicitor’s signature if applicable
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
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