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Form 60.3 Notice Of Application For An Order Permitting Disposition Or Removal Of Household Chattels - Family Home Protection Act, 1976
This form allows you to officially apply to the Courts Service of Ireland for an Order. The order permits someone to sell (dispose of) or take away (remove) household items from a family home. It relates specifically to protections under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 60.3 Notice Of Application For An Order Permitting Disposition Or Removal Of Household Chattels - Family Home Protection Act, 1976
This form allows you to officially apply to the Courts Service of Ireland for an Order. The order permits someone to sell (dispose of) or take away (remove) household items from a family home. It relates specifically to protections under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to specify *which* items are being removed or disposed of!
- 2Failing to state the specific nature of the disposition (sale vs. removal).
- 3Not identifying all parties who have rights in the family home.
- 4Submitting without a clear reason for needing the court order.
- 5Using outdated details about the household address or occupants.
Plain English
If someone wants to get rid of furniture, electronics, or belongings in a shared family home, they need this form. This application asks the court for permission before making any changes to the household goods. It helps protect the rights of all occupants under Irish law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The exact deadline isn't confirmed in official source, but aim to submit well ahead of your intended removal date. A short delay can halt the process.
- 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 permission to sell items from a family home.
- You need permission to remove items from a family home.
- The item removal/sale relates specifically to protections under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976.
- Use this when other standard CRO or Revenue Service forms do not cover the specific need for *household chattel* movement.
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Selling property (not just chattels)
This form is only for household items, not land/property itself.
✓ Check if the main asset is a house or contents.
Applying for divorce/separation orders
If the need to move goods stems from a wider family dispute case.
✓ Confirm the underlying court action first.
General application for an order (no specific Act mentioned)
This form locks the request specifically to the Family Home Protection Act, 1976.
✓ Ensure the reason cited matches this specific Act's scope.
Deadline or filing window
The exact deadline isn't confirmed in official source, but aim to submit well ahead of your intended removal date. A short delay can halt the process.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all boxes requiring a tick (if applicable) have been completed clearly.
- 2Fill in the full names and addresses of all parties involved correctly.
- 3Clearly state *what* is being disposed of or removed (be specific).
- 4Provide the exact address of the family home where the chattels are located.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 6Attach any supporting documents mentioned in the instructions.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 60.3 using black ink.
- 2Gather necessary evidence (e.g., proof of residency, list of items).
- 3Sign and date the application form.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office or via their designated portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for household chattels, not fixed assets like furniture bolted to the floor or fixtures.
- 2It does not guarantee the Order will be granted; it is just an application.
- 3The specific court handling the application is not confirmed in official source (check local courts).
- 4Not confirmed in official source regarding required fees payable upon submission.
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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 current standard application form (60.3) for requesting permission to move or sell household goods under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976. Check the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent version updates.
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- Check if the official Courts Service of Ireland logo/branding is present.
- Verify that the title explicitly mentions 'Family Home Protection Act, 1976'.
- Confirm the form number is exactly 60.3.
- Look for any noted changes in required supporting documentation.
- Check if there are new fields regarding specific dates or parties involved.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 60.3
- SRCAct Reference: Family Home Protection Act, 1976
- SRCPurpose: Notice Of Application For An Order Permitting Disposition Or Removal Of Household Chattels
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Dispose' (sell/give away) versus 'Remove' (take away).
Not clearly stating *why* the order is needed (e.g., moving house, estate sale).
Using a general form when a specific regional court application might be required.
Failing to list the items in sufficient detail.
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