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Form 40C.01 Notice Of Statutory Application
Form 40C.01 is a Notice of Statutory Application used in the Courts Service of Ireland. It is filed when a party wants the court to consider a statutory right, such as a claim for maintenance, a protection order, or other legislation‑based relief.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40C.01 Notice Of Statutory Application
Form 40C.01 is a Notice of Statutory Application used in the Courts Service of Ireland. It is filed when a party wants the court to consider a statutory right, such as a claim for maintenance, a protection order, or other legislation‑based relief.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the statutory deadline.
- 2Missing the statutory time limit
- 3Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 4Submitting the wrong version of the form
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If you need the court to act on a specific law – for example, to start a maintenance claim or request a protective injunction – you fill out this notice. It tells the court what you are asking for and under which statute.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice before the last day specified by the relevant statute or before the court hearing date, whichever is earlier.
- 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 are invoking a specific statute in a civil or family case
- To start a maintenance or child support claim under the Maintenance Act
- For applying for a protection order under the Domestic Violence Act
- When the court requires a formal statutory notice before a hearing
- If you are not filing a standard summons or application form
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for a divorce
Divorce is a separate statutory process
✓ Verify you need a divorce, not a separation order
Requesting a probate order
Probate follows the Succession Act
✓ Use Form 4 for probate, not 40C.01
Seeking a judicial review
Judicial review is a distinct procedure
✓ Confirm you need a review, not a statutory application
Deadline or filing window
File the notice before the last day specified by the relevant statute or before the court hearing date, whichever is earlier.
Before you submit
- 1All applicant details completed
- 2Statutory provision correctly quoted
- 3Clear description of relief sought
- 4All required supporting documents attached
- 5Form signed and dated
- 6Correct court registry selected
- 7Copy retained for personal records
- 8If e‑filing, PDF is clear and under size limit
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 40C.01 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in full, using block letters
- 3Gather and attach any statutory documents or evidence
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Submit in person, by post, or upload via the e‑Filing portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for statutory applications, not general civil claims
- 2Does not replace a full court application where a summons is required
- 3Limited to jurisdictions of District and Circuit Courts
- 4Electronic filing may not be available for all court locations
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 40C.01 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 version date
- Verify that the statutory reference fields match the current legislation
- Confirm the court registry address listed is up‑to‑date
- Ensure the e‑Filing upload format (PDF) is still accepted
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed
- SRCPurpose as a statutory noticeinferred from name
- SRCSubmission methods (in person, post, e‑Filing)typical for court forms, not confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline guidancebased on general statutory time limits, not confirmed in official source
- SRCVersion date 2024inferred from latest website update, not confirmed in official source
- SRCRisk listderived from common filing issues, not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 40C.01 with Form 18 (divorce) or Form 4 (probate)
Unclear which statute to cite for the relief sought
Assuming e‑Filing is available for every court location
Leaving the ‘date of notice’ blank, causing timing disputes
Submitting an older printed version of the form
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