69.1 Notice Of Application For A Restaurant Certificate

What this form is for

• • You need this form when your restaurant wants an official certificate from the Courts Service of Ireland.
• • Use it as the primary notice when starting a new eating establishment.
• • It is used when applying for certification, not just renewing it (though renewal might require referencing this form).
• • If you are changing details significantly, you may still need to use 69.1.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned in the form name itself, but apply well in advance of needing the certificate for operations.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all required fields are filled out completely.
• • Verify your restaurant's full legal name is correct.
• • Double-check the exact physical address of the establishment.
• • Confirm contact details (phone/email) are current and accurate.
• • Attach any necessary supporting documents (e.g., lease agreement, photos).
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.
• • If submitting online, ensure you have attached all required digital files.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 69.1 fully using black ink or typed text.
2. 2Gather supporting documentation relevant to your restaurant's operation.
3. 3Sign and date the completed form.
4. 4Submit the form via the required channel (e.g., Courts Service portal, postal mail).
5. 5Keep a copy of the signed and submitted form for your records.
6. 6If submitting digitally, save the final PDF version.

Known limitations

• • This form is only for applying; it does not guarantee certificate approval or issuance speed.
• • It does not replace other required registrations (like Revenue Online Service registration).
• • The specific requirements may change based on the type of restaurant (e.g., takeaway vs. dine-in).
• • Not confirmed in official source: The form might require a fee payment confirmation attached to it.