Official form guide
Form 40A.06 Notice As To Terms
Form 40A.06 – Notice As To Terms is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the other party of the terms you are proposing in a court‑related matter. It is typically filed when you are initiating or responding to a claim and need to set out your conditions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40A.06 Notice As To Terms
Form 40A.06 – Notice As To Terms is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the other party of the terms you are proposing in a court‑related matter. It is typically filed when you are initiating or responding to a claim and need to set out your conditions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the court‑specified deadline for filing the notice.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Submitting after the court‑set deadline
- 4Failing to attach supporting calculations
- 5Illegible handwriting causing misinterpretation
Plain English
Think of this as a formal letter to the court and the other side that spells out what you want – like payment amounts, timelines or other conditions. It lets the judge see both sides' proposals before a decision is made.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the Notice As To Terms within the period specified in the court's direction notice – usually 14 days from the date of the direction, unless the court orders otherwise.
- 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 need to propose payment or settlement terms in a civil case.
- When the court has issued a direction to serve a notice of terms.
- When you are responding to a counterpart's notice and want to set out counter‑terms.
- Instead of a generic letter of claim – this is the formal court‑required format.
- When you want the judge to consider your terms before a hearing.
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Use this form or another form?
Request for Judgment
Used when you seek a judgment without proposing terms
✓ Ensure you actually need a judgment, not a terms notice
Statement of Claim
Starts a new civil claim
✓ Use only at the start of proceedings
Notice of Appeal
When you want to appeal a decision
✓ Different purpose – not for proposing settlement terms
Deadline or filing window
File the Notice As To Terms within the period specified in the court's direction notice – usually 14 days from the date of the direction, unless the court orders otherwise.
Before you submit
- 1Correct court registry and case number entered.
- 2All mandatory fields completed.
- 3Supporting calculations attached and clearly labelled.
- 4Signature and date provided by the authorised party.
- 5If filing online, PDF is clear and under the size limit.
- 6Copy retained for personal records.
- 7Postage or delivery method confirmed to meet the deadline.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 40A.06 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form using black ink or a PDF editor.
- 3Attach any required schedules or financial breakdowns.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the court registry – in person, by post, or via the online portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7File a copy with the other party if the court order requires service.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for civil matters – not applicable to criminal or family law cases.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 3The form does not replace a formal settlement agreement; it only records proposed terms.
- 4No automatic validation of calculations – the court will review them.
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest version date (2024).
- Verify that the court reference number field matches your case number.
- Confirm that any attached schedules follow the current layout guidelines.
- Ensure the signature block includes the required declaration wording.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name taken from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form prefix.
- SRCPurpose and typical use inferred from the title “Notice As To Terms”.
- SRCDeadline guidance based on common court direction practicesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (registry, post, online portal) inferred from standard Courts Service proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk and confusion points derived from typical filing errorsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 40A.06 with Form 40A.03 (Request for Judgment).
Assuming the notice can be filed after the hearing date.
Leaving out the required supporting schedule of calculations.
Using a non‑court‑approved format for the terms description.
Signing the form with a non‑authorised representative.
Failing to serve the notice on the other party when required.
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