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Form 86.5 Notice Of Surrender Of Public Dancing Licence - Public Dance Halls Act 1935
This form officially notifies the Courts Service of Ireland that a Public Dance Licence is being surrendered. It relates specifically to the requirements set out in the Public Dance Halls Act 1935. Use this when your dance hall stops operating or changes its licence status.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 86.5 Notice Of Surrender Of Public Dancing Licence - Public Dance Halls Act 1935
This form officially notifies the Courts Service of Ireland that a Public Dance Licence is being surrendered. It relates specifically to the requirements set out in the Public Dance Halls Act 1935. Use this when your dance hall stops operating or changes its licence status.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you have the precise Licence Number before starting the form.
- 2Not quoting the exact Public Dance Halls Act 1935 reference.
- 3Failing to provide the current official address of the dance hall.
- 4Submitting the form without a signature from an authorised person.
- 5Using the wrong licence number for the surrender notice.
Plain English
If you run a public dance hall in Ireland, this form tells the courts that you are giving back your official licence. It's how you formally end or change the permission granted to operate under the 1935 Act. Think of it as saying goodbye to your current licence.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While there isn't a universal deadline, submission should happen as soon as the decision to surrender is made. Check if any specific court order dictates an earlier filing 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
- Use this when your dance hall permanently stops operating.
- Use this if you are changing the type of licence held.
- Use this when transferring a licence to another operator.
- Use this to formally end the existing licence agreement.
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Dance hall is permanently closing down
You must officially tell the Courts Service you are stopping operations under the Public Dance Halls Act 1935.
✓ Check that the date of surrender matches your final operating day.
Licence is being transferred to another venue/owner
This notifies the Courts Service that the licence is moving, not just ceasing use at this location.
✓ Ensure the new owner's details are correct on the form.
Temporary closure (e.g., renovation) but you want to formally surrender the current licence
Even if you plan to reapply later, surrendering confirms the old licence is officially withdrawn.
✓ Verify that the date of surrender reflects when the temporary halt begins.
You are changing the name or address of the dance hall while keeping the same licence number
While sometimes a simple amendment suffices, using this form formally cancels the old registration.
✓ Confirm if your local authority requires you to submit this *before* or *after* updating other records.
You are unsure which specific section of the Public Dance Halls Act 1935 applies to your situation
The form is tied directly to that Act; use it when dealing with licence requirements under that legislation.
✓ Not confirmed in official source: Check if a different related CRO or Revenue notice is also needed.
Deadline or filing window
While there isn't a universal deadline, submission should happen as soon as the decision to surrender is made. Check if any specific court order dictates an earlier filing date.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the name of the dance hall matches the licence exactly.
- 2Confirm the surrender date is correct.
- 3Verify the Licence Number listed on Form 86.5 is accurate.
- 4Make sure you have signed and dated the form.
- 5Check that all required boxes for the type of surrender are ticked.
How to file this form
- 1Complete every section of Form 86.5 clearly.
- 2Sign and date the document in the designated area.
- 3Submit it to the relevant Courts Service office (or via their portal).
- 4Keep a copy of the fully completed form for your records.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure all digital fields are populated correctly.
Known limitations
- 1This form only deals with *surrendering* the licence; it does not grant a new one automatically.
- 2The specific processing time is not confirmed in official source.
- 3It relates only to the Public Dance Halls Act 1935; other acts might apply if you are also licensed for something else.
- 4Not confirmed in official source regarding digital submission requirements.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updated dates in the Public Dance Halls Act 1935 reference.
- Verify if there are new required fields related to COVID-era operational changes (if applicable).
- Confirm the official Courts Service logo and branding is current.
- Look for any notes regarding electronic vs. paper submission requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name: Notice Of Surrender Of Public Dancing Licence
- SRCForm Number: 86.5
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCGoverning Act: Public Dance Halls Act 1935
Common confusion points
Confusing surrender with cancellation: Surrender is a formal act; cancellation might be administrative.
Not knowing which specific Licence Number to use if you have multiple licences.
Assuming submitting it online means it’s instantly processed.
Forgetting to specify *why* the licence is being surrendered (e.g., closure, sale).
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