Official form guide
Form 54A.3 Notice Of Application To *Dispense With Consent/Give Consent Of Civil Partner To Conveyance Of Shared Home - Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, Section 29
This form is used when you need permission regarding the sale (conveyance) of a home shared by two people in an Irish Civil Partnership. It allows either party to ask the Courts Service for dispensation or formally give their consent.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 54A.3 Notice Of Application To *Dispense With Consent/Give Consent Of Civil Partner To Conveyance Of Shared Home - Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, Section 29
This form is used when you need permission regarding the sale (conveyance) of a home shared by two people in an Irish Civil Partnership. It allows either party to ask the Courts Service for dispensation or formally give their consent.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify if you are asking for dispensation OR giving consent on the form itself.
- 2Failing to name the correct Civil Partner as the applicant.
- 3Not clearly stating whether the request is 'Dispensation' or 'Consent'.
- 4Omitting the property address details.
- 5Using an outdated version of Form 54A.3.
Plain English
If you and your civil partner own a house together, this form helps manage who agrees to sell it. You use it if one person wants to proceed with the sale but the other is hesitant or needs official permission from the courts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The official deadline is not confirmed in the source, but submission should ideally happen before the conveyance contract date.
- 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 are selling a home jointly with your civil partner.
- One partner needs permission (dispensation) from the other to proceed with the sale.
- Both partners agree to the sale but need formal documentation of consent.
- The conveyance (the legal act of transferring ownership) requires this specific notice.
- This form relates directly to Section 29 requirements.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You are selling a house jointly owned with your civil partner
This form confirms if you need permission or if you are giving it yourself to sell the shared home under the 2010 Act.
✓ Check that both names and address details match your title deeds.
The other partner agrees to the sale but needs to formally state their consent
You use this form to officially give your agreement for the property conveyance, fulfilling a requirement of Section 29.
✓ Double-check the date you are signing it matches when you are ready to submit.
The other partner disagrees and you need the Court to approve the sale anyway (Dispensation)
This is your application asking the Courts Service for permission because the civil partner won't agree.
✓ Ensure you clearly state *why* consent is being dispensed with in the relevant section.
You are unsure if this form covers your situation
Not confirmed in official source (but it relates to shared home sales under the Act)
✓ Review the title of the form carefully: 'Dispense With Consent' OR 'Give Consent'.
Your property is owned solely by one person but you need to involve your civil partner for sale purposes
Not confirmed in official source (but it relates to shared home sales under the Act)
✓ Even if only one name is on the deed, this form helps manage the rights of the other party.
Deadline or filing window
The official deadline is not confirmed in the source, but submission should ideally happen before the conveyance contract date.
Before you submit
- 1All required signature lines are completed by the relevant parties.
- 2The property address being conveyed is fully and accurately written out.
- 3You have selected whether you are applying for dispensation or giving consent.
- 4Any necessary supporting documentation references (e.g., title deeds) match the form data.
- 5Ensure your Civil Partnership registration details are included.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 54A.3 clearly and legibly.
- 2Sign the document according to who is applying/consenting.
- 3Attach proof of the Civil Partnership (if required by the Courts Service).
- 4Submit the form to the appropriate local Courts Service office or via their online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers conveyance of a *shared home* under this specific Act.
- 2It does not cover applications where one partner owns the entire property alone.
- 3The acceptance of the form is subject to the Courts Service's review process.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if it must be filed via CRO or directly with the Court.
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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 form is specific to Irish Civil Partnerships under the 2010 Act. It remains active for applications related to shared home sales.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the specific reference to 'Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010' is present.
- Verify the exact wording for whether you are applying to *Dispense* or *Give Consent*.
- Confirm the date field matches your intended application submission date.
- Ensure the form number (54A.3) is clearly visible on the top section.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 54A.3
- SRCGoverning Act: Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 29
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Dispense' (asking for permission) with 'Consent' (giving approval).
Assuming this form covers all shared assets, not just the primary home.
Not knowing which specific Courts Service office handles your local application.
Mistaking it for a general CRO filing requirement when it is an application *to* the Court.
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