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Form 40B - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No. 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments In Matrimonial Matters
This form (Form 40B) is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland and relates to judicial matters concerning matrimonial judgments. Specifically, it concerns documentation required under Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003 regarding recognition of judgments.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40B - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No. 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments In Matrimonial Matters
This form (Form 40B) is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland and relates to judicial matters concerning matrimonial judgments. Specifically, it concerns documentation required under Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003 regarding recognition of judgments.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Verify that the judgment cited matches the exact requirements of Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003.
- 2Incorrect citation of the underlying matrimonial judgment details.
- 3Failure to include all mandated supporting documentation (e.g., certified copies).
- 4Misunderstanding the scope or applicability of Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003.
- 5Submitting the form without confirming jurisdiction requirements with the Courts Service.
Plain English
This document helps confirm a judgment related to marriage or family law that needs to be recognized in another jurisdiction. It is used when an Irish court ruling must be formally acknowledged elsewhere, or vice versa.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Specific deadlines are dictated by the nature of the cross-border proceedings and should be confirmed with the relevant court registry or legal counsel.
- 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 a matrimonial judgment needs recognition outside Ireland.
- * This relates specifically to documentation required by Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003.
- * It is issued in connection with judicial matters concerning divorce or marital status.
- * Do not use this for general civil judgments; specific forms apply.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need a judgment recognized outside Ireland
This form confirms recognition details for matrimonial matters under EU law.
✓ Confirm the specific jurisdiction's requirements before filing.
Seeking divorce documentation from another EU state
The form addresses how judgments made in other member states are recognized here.
✓ Ensure you have all original foreign judgment documents ready.
Form 40B or relevant court application
Matrimonial dispute involving non-EU parties
This form is specific to Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003 concerning EU judgments.
✓ Consult the Courts Service for forms covering non-EU legal matters.
General family law query
Use of this specialized form requires a clear link to international matrimonial judgment recognition.
✓ Do not submit Form 40B if your issue is purely domestic Irish law.
Contact the local District Court office directly
Deadline or filing window
Specific deadlines are dictated by the nature of the cross-border proceedings and should be confirmed with the relevant court registry or legal counsel.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all names, dates, and judgment details match the original court order exactly.
- 2Attach certified copies of the underlying matrimonial judgment document.
- 3Ensure the form is completed in block capitals using permanent ink.
- 4Confirm that the requesting party has the necessary standing or authority to apply.
- 5Check if an accompanying fee payment receipt (e.g., Revenue Online Service) is attached.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original certified matrimonial judgment document.
- 2Complete Form 40B, ensuring all sections are filled accurately and legibly.
- 3Attach supporting documentation as required by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 4Submit the completed package to the designated court registry or online portal.
- 5Pay the required filing fee according to current rates.
Known limitations
- 1This form only certifies judgments under Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003; it does not certify all types of Irish legal decisions.
- 2The Courts Service's ability to issue this certificate depends on the validity and accessibility of the original judgment record.
- 3It is not a guarantee of recognition in the foreign jurisdiction; only certification is provided by Ireland.
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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 relates to specific international matrimonial judgments under EU law (Council Regulation No. 2201/2003). Check with the Courts Service of Ireland for current submission requirements.
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- Verify if the regulation cited (Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003) has been superseded or amended.
- Check for required supporting documentation lists that may have changed.
- Confirm the current processing times and fees charged by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Ensure all parties involved are listed correctly according to current legal requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name/Number: Form 40B - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No. 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments In Matrimonial Matters
- SRCContext: Judicial matters concerning matrimonial judgments.
- SRCSource reliability: Based on form name and issuing agency.
Common confusion points
Confusing this certificate requirement with a request for enforcement (a different process).
Assuming the courts can certify judgments not originally recorded in the main judicial system.
Using outdated versions of Form 40B or incorrect regulations citations.
Failing to include all necessary supporting documentation, leading to delays.
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