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Form 42.04 Notice Of Change / Appointment Of Solicitor
This form notifies the Courts Service of Ireland about changes related to a legal representative. You use it when appointing a new solicitor or updating details for an existing one.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 42.04 Notice Of Change / Appointment Of Solicitor
This form notifies the Courts Service of Ireland about changes related to a legal representative. You use it when appointing a new solicitor or updating details for an existing one.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check the Solicitor's registration number on this form.
- 2Using an outdated solicitor address.
- 3Failing to include the specific Court File Number.
- 4Incorrectly stating 'Change' instead of 'Appointment'.
- 5Missing the signature block entirely.
Plain English
If your legal team changes, or if you are formally hiring a solicitor to represent you in Irish court matters, this is the paperwork you need. It keeps the Courts Service up-to-date with who is handling your case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit promptly after the appointment/change occurs. Delays can halt progress in your court case.
- 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
- You need this form if you are hiring a new solicitor to handle your case.
- Use it when an existing solicitor changes their contact details (e.g., address, phone).
- It applies when a previous solicitor is being replaced by another one.
- File this form to officially register a change with the Courts Service of Ireland.
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New Solicitor Appointed
You have hired a new solicitor to handle your case in Irish courts.
✓ Confirm the new solicitor's details are fully correct.
Existing Solicitor Changes Details
Your current solicitor has changed their address or contact info, but they remain on the file.
✓ Check that both old and new details are clearly listed.
Solicitor Retires/Leaves Practice
The solicitor previously appointed is no longer working at the firm handling your case.
✓ Ensure you state this clearly under the appropriate section.
Change of Solicitor Firm (Same Solicitor)
The same solicitor has moved from one law firm to another in Ireland.
✓ Note both the old and new firm names/addresses on the form.
Deadline or filing window
Submit promptly after the appointment/change occurs. Delays can halt progress in your court case.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all mandatory fields completely. Do not leave them blank if possible.
- 2Double-check the solicitor's registration number/details.
- 3Confirm the date of the change is accurate.
- 4Ensure your own details are correct and legible.
- 5Sign and date the entire form.
- 6If submitting digitally, check that all required attachments are uploaded.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 42.04 clearly.
- 2Attach any supporting documentation (e.g., a letter from you or the solicitor).
- 3Submit the form to the relevant Courts Service office or portal.
- 4Keep a copy for your own records.
- 5If submitting electronically, note the confirmation reference number.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not dictate *why* the change is happening; that detail must be in the accompanying text.
- 2It registers the change with the Courts Service, but may not immediately update every single court file across Ireland.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be specific regional variations requiring different submission methods.
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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->This is the standard document for telling the Courts Service of Ireland about solicitor changes. It remains the key form when appointing or updating legal representation.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the current version number matches what is on your printed form.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo and contact details are current.
- Verify the specific title: 'Notice Of Change / Appointment Of Solicitor'.
- Ensure any required accompanying documents (like a letter) match this form's requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 42.04
- SRCForm Name: Notice Of Change / Appointment Of Solicitor
- SRCContext: Notifies legal representation changes within Irish courts.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Appointment' vs. 'Change': Use Appointment if you are starting fresh; use Change if you already have representation and details are shifting.
Not knowing who to send it to: Confirm which specific Courts Service office handles your type of case (e.g., District Court vs. Circuit Court).
Thinking a simple email is enough: While emails are helpful, the formal filing requires the completed 42.04 form itself.
When to use this versus a general 'Letter to the Court': Use this when the *solicitor* details are changing; use a letter for other updates.
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