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Form 40.02 Claim Notice: Debt Claim Not Exceeding €15,000
Form 40.02 is a Claim Notice used in the Courts Service of Ireland for debt claims that are €15,000 or less. It starts a small claims proceeding against a debtor.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40.02 Claim Notice: Debt Claim Not Exceeding €15,000
Form 40.02 is a Claim Notice used in the Courts Service of Ireland for debt claims that are €15,000 or less. It starts a small claims proceeding against a debtor.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is submitting the form without the required supporting evidence.
- 2Leaving the amount claimed blank or inconsistent with supporting documents
- 3Using the wrong court registry
- 4Failing to attach proof of debt
- 5Incorrectly calculating interest or fees
Plain English
If someone owes you money and the amount is under €15,000, you fill out this paper to tell the court you want to recover it. The form tells the court who you are, who owes you, and why you think they should pay.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the debt becomes due reduces the risk of the claim being struck out for delay.
- 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
- Debt claim ≤ €15,000
- Simple contractual or unpaid invoice disputes
- No need for a full High Court claim
- You are the creditor (individual or business)
- You have tried informal recovery first
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Debt > €15,000
Higher value requires a different claim form
✓ Verify the amount before proceeding
Landlord‑tenant dispute over rent
Specific to tenancy issues
✓ Use only for rent arrears
Company liquidation claim
Relates to insolvent companies
✓ Check company status first
Personal injury claim
Different cause of action
✓ Use the injury-specific form
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the debt becomes due reduces the risk of the claim being struck out for delay.
Before you submit
- 1All fields completed in full
- 2Creditor and debtor names and addresses match official records
- 3Amount claimed matches invoices or contracts
- 4Supporting documents attached and referenced
- 5Filing fee calculated and paid
- 6Signature and date entered
- 7Correct court registry selected
- 8Copies kept for your records
- 9If filing online, confirmation receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 40.02 from courts.ie
- 2Gather invoices, contracts, and any correspondence
- 3Complete the form using black ink or the online template
- 4Pay the filing fee at the court or via the online payment portal
- 5Submit the form and fee receipt to the appropriate district court registry
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic acknowledgment
- 7Serve the Claim Notice on the debtor as instructed by the court
Known limitations
- 1Only for debts €15,000 or less
- 2Not suitable for complex commercial disputes
- 3Does not cover interest calculations beyond statutory rates
- 4Limited to district court jurisdiction
- 5Electronic filing may not be available in all districts
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 40.02 is the current version for small debt claims up to €15,000. No major revisions have been announced in 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the fee amount listed on the form cover page
- Confirm the court registry address for the debtor’s location
- Verify that the form still references a €15,000 limit
- Ensure the e‑filing option is still offered
- Look for any new guidance notes attached to the form
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input
- SRCAgency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form number prefix
- SRC€15,000 limit stated in form name
- SRCFiling procedure based on typical Courts Service processes
- SRCFee and e‑filing details not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific guidance notes not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 40.02 with the higher‑value Form 40.01
Unclear whether to include interest in the claimed amount
Incorrectly identifying the correct district court
Leaving the ‘date of claim’ field blank
Forgetting to attach the fee receipt when filing online
Assuming the form can be used for landlord‑tenant matters
Not understanding the service requirements after filing
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