Official form guide
Form 40D.02 Notice Of Appeal To District Court
Form 40D.02 is the Notice of Appeal to the District Court. It is used when you want to challenge a decision made by a lower court or tribunal in the District Court system.
Need help with Form 40D.02 Notice Of Appeal To District Court?
Open it in the AI Editor for field guidance, checks, and PDF export.
Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40D.02 Notice Of Appeal To District Court
Form 40D.02 is the Notice of Appeal to the District Court. It is used when you want to challenge a decision made by a lower court or tribunal in the District Court system.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the 14‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving any required field blank
- 4Failing to attach the judgment copy
- 5Incorrect case number or parties' names
Plain English
If a judge or magistrate has given you a judgment you disagree with, you fill out this paper to tell the District Court you are appealing. It officially starts the appeal process and lets the court know the grounds for your challenge.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 14 days of service of the judgment, unless the court has granted an extension in writing.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
AI co-pilot
Fill it faster. Catch mistakes before you file.
What this form is for
- Use when appealing a District Court judgment or order.
- Use instead of Form 40D.01, which is for applications to the District Court.
- Do not use for appeals to the Circuit Court or High Court.
- Use when you need to state the legal grounds for your appeal.
- Use if you are the appellant; the respondent does not file this form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appealing a Circuit Court decision
Different court hierarchy
✓ Verify the court that made the original decision
Requesting a review of a decision, not an appeal
Application, not appeal
✓ Use only for fresh applications
Appealing a decision of the Revenue Commissioners
Tax specific form
✓ Use Revenue's own appeal form
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 14 days of service of the judgment, unless the court has granted an extension in writing.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details are correct and legible.
- 2Original case number and parties' names match the judgment.
- 3Grounds for appeal are clearly written.
- 4Judgment copy is attached.
- 5Form is signed and dated.
- 6Filing fee paid and receipt attached.
- 7Correct Registry address used.
- 8Submission method (in‑person, post, e‑filing) matches court requirements.
How to file this form
- 1Download or obtain Form 40D.02.
- 2Complete the form and attach the judgment.
- 3Pay the filing fee at the court or online.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate District Court Registry.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to District Court decisions.
- 2Does not cover procedural appeals that require a different form.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all counties.
- 4The form does not include a space for supporting evidence beyond the judgment.
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.
Almost done reviewing the fields?
Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 40D.02 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Confirm the fee amount listed matches the latest schedule.
- Verify the address of the District Court Registry on the form.
- Ensure the space for attaching the judgment is still present.
- Review any new instructions on the Courts Service portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input.
- SRCCourt appeal deadline inferred from typical Irish practice (14 days).
- SRCFiling fee requirement inferred from standard court procedures.
- SRCSubmission methods based on Courts Service e‑filing availability.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount, exact wording of deadline, and any recent form revisions.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 40D.02 (appeal) with Form 40D.01 (application).
Assuming the 14‑day deadline is calendar days rather than court days.
Leaving the fee payment section blank.
Submitting the form to the wrong County Court Registry.
Not attaching a certified copy of the judgment.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Source transparency
Copyright & Licensing — Irish Government Forms
BrieflyGo links to and explains official public form sources. We are not a government agency, and this page is for general form guidance, not legal advice.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.