Form 40C - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments On Parental Responsibility

What this form is for

• • You need official certification of a judgment regarding parental responsibility.
• • The judgment must fall under the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003.
• • Article 39 specifically governs the type of documentation being certified.
• • Use this form when presenting evidence of such judgments outside Ireland or for official EU purposes.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The timing for submission is event-driven, linked to the issuance or requirement of the underlying court judgment. Consult with legal counsel regarding specific deadlines.

Before you submit

• • Gather the original judgment document referenced by the form.
• • Identify all parties involved in the parental responsibility judgment.
• • Ensure the case details (names, dates) match exactly across all supporting documents.
• • Verify if a specific fee or court stamp is required for submission.
• • Confirm the intended recipient of the certified document.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 40C using clear, legible writing.
2. 2Attach copies of the original judgment and any related supporting documentation.
3. 3Submit the form to the designated Courts Service office or portal.
4. 4Pay any required filing fees at the time of submission.
5. 5Keep a record of your submission date and reference number.

Known limitations

• • This form does not provide legal advice on parental rights or responsibilities.
• • It only certifies the existence and details of an existing judgment, it does not create one.
• • The validity depends entirely on the status of the original court proceedings under EU law.
• • Not confirmed in official source: Specific processing times are subject to Courts Service workload.