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Form 25 – Memorandum of Renewal of Civil Bill
Form 25 is a Memorandum used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically records the renewal of a Civil Bill that was previously filed in court. Use this when an existing civil case needs its official paperwork renewed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 25 – Memorandum of Renewal of Civil Bill
Form 25 is a Memorandum used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It specifically records the renewal of a Civil Bill that was previously filed in court. Use this when an existing civil case needs its official paperwork renewed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The biggest risk is forgetting to link Form 25 directly to the correct original Civil Bill number.
- 2Filing without referencing the original Civil Bill number.
- 3Incorrectly stating the date of renewal.
- 4Not having the proper signatures from all parties involved.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local court office.
Plain English
Think of this form as renewing the license for your ongoing court case. If you started a lawsuit but need to refresh the main document (the Civil Bill), you use Form 25. It keeps your case officially active in the Irish courts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While specific deadlines vary by case, renewal must happen before the existing Civil Bill expires. Always check the court calendar for your matter.
- 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 already have a Civil Bill filed in court.
- Do not use this if you are filing a brand new, first-time civil claim.
- Use it specifically to record the renewal of that existing case file.
- It is for renewing the *bill* itself, which starts the action, not just updating details later on.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
New Civil Bill filing
Use this if you are starting a claim from scratch.
✓ Check form title.
Amending an existing case
If only small changes are needed, check the related amendment form.
✓ Confirm scope of change.
Notice of Appearance/Interest
Use this if someone is joining the existing case file but isn't renewing the whole bill.
✓ Verify role (Plaintiff/Defendant).
Judgment Renewal
If you are renewing after a judgment has been given, check for that specific form.
✓ Check context of renewal.
Deadline or filing window
While specific deadlines vary by case, renewal must happen before the existing Civil Bill expires. Always check the court calendar for your matter.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out every required field clearly; do not leave blanks if possible.
- 2Ensure the Civil Bill number being renewed is accurate.
- 3Sign and date the form correctly in the designated signature block.
- 4Attach any supporting documents that justify the renewal (if required by the court).
- 5Check for correct spelling of all parties' names.
- 6Confirm the specific reason/date of renewal is noted.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 25 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Sign and date the document where indicated on the form.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or via their online portal.
- 4Keep a copy of the signed, dated Form 25 for your own records.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure all scans are clear and legible.
Known limitations
- 1This form only renews the Civil Bill; it does not automatically update every single detail in the case file.
- 2The specific court requirements may dictate additional documents needed alongside Form 25 (Not confirmed in official source).
- 3If the renewal is conditional, ensure the condition itself is clearly stated on the form.
- 4It is not a blanket replacement for all other procedural filings.
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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->Form 25 is the standard document for renewing a Civil Bill within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It confirms that an existing civil case has been officially renewed.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if there have been any recent changes to the required fields.
- Confirm the current date/year on the top header matches today's date.
- Ensure you are using Form 25 and not a closely related form (like Form 24).
- Verify the Court name listed is correct for where the case is lodged.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/07/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Memorandum of Renewal of Civil Bill
- SRCForm Number: Form 25
- SRCContext: Records renewal within a civil case file.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific mandatory fields list.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required accompanying documentation.
Common confusion points
Confusing renewal (Form 25) with a simple amendment request.
Not knowing which specific Civil Bill number needs renewing when multiple are active.
Assuming the form is for filing *new* claims instead of renewing old ones.
Forgetting to state *why* the bill needs renewal (e.g., delay, procedural lapse).
Using an outdated version of Form 25.
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