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Form 45.01 Notice Of Lodgment
This is the official Notice Of Lodgment form (45.01) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It signals to the courts that a specific legal document or action has been officially filed with them.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 45.01 Notice Of Lodgment
This is the official Notice Of Lodgment form (45.01) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It signals to the courts that a specific legal document or action has been officially filed with them.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific Case Number on Form 45.01.
- 2Failing to include the correct Case Reference Number.
- 3Incorrectly identifying the party lodging the notice.
- 4Submitting it before the actual lodgment date.
- 5Missing the signature block on Form 45.01.
Plain English
Think of this as telling the Irish court, 'We've dropped this paperwork off!' You use it when you need proof that something official is now part of the court record.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be logged with the court as soon as possible after the document is physically or electronically submitted.
- 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
- Use this form when you need to formally notify the Irish courts that something has been lodged.
- It signals the filing date and time for a specific legal item.
- Do not use this if you are just sending an email attachment without formal lodging.
- This is used alongside other court documents, not by itself.
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Use this form or another form?
Filing a Summons
To confirm when the summons was officially dropped with the court.
✓ Check the document reference number on your summons.
Submitting an Appeal Document
To mark the exact moment the appeal papers entered the system.
✓ Ensure you specify which case the appeal relates to.
Lodging a Defence Statement
To confirm when your defence was officially accepted by the court clerk.
✓ Verify the Court Office details match where you filed.
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be logged with the court as soon as possible after the document is physically or electronically submitted.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the name and address of the party lodging the document is correct.
- 2Confirm you have attached a copy of the actual document being lodged.
- 3Verify the Court Name/Location matches where you filed it.
- 4Check that the date on Form 45.01 matches the day of filing.
- 5Sign or digitally sign the form if required by your local court.
How to file this form
- 1Fill in all mandatory fields on Form 45.01 completely.
- 2Attach a copy of the document you are lodging (e.g., claim, defence).
- 3Take the completed form and documents to the relevant Court Office.
- 4Request an official stamp or confirmation receipt from the court staff.
- 5Submit the physical paperwork following the required sequence.
Known limitations
- 1This form only notifies; it does not automatically start a legal process.
- 2The exact time of lodging might differ based on whether you file in person or electronically.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify if online lodgment requires this form.
- 4It is used for *notifying* the court, not necessarily *initiating* the case.
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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->This is the standard Notice Of Lodgment (Form 45.01) from the Courts Service of Ireland. It officially tells the courts when a document has been filed.
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- Check if the specific court section (e.g., Circuit, District) has changed its required fields.
- Verify the current official logo/branding used by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Confirm the date stamp format expected by the local court office.
- Look for any mandatory new boxes related to electronic filing.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Number: 45.01
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCPurpose: Notice Of Lodgment
- SRCContext: Signals official filing to Irish courts
Common confusion points
People sometimes use this form when they should be using a specific application form instead.
Confusing 'Lodgment Date' with 'Service Date' (when the other side receives it).
Not confirmed in official source: Whether you need to fill out 45.01 even if filing online via the CRO portal (if that system integrates with court records).
Mistaking which specific Court Office needs the notification.
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