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Form 40C - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments On Parental Responsibility
Form 40C is a Certificate related to judgments concerning parental responsibility in Ireland. It specifically references Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003, which governs such judgments across the EU. This form is used when official documentation regarding these specific types of judgments needs to be certified.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40C - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments On Parental Responsibility
Form 40C is a Certificate related to judgments concerning parental responsibility in Ireland. It specifically references Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003, which governs such judgments across the EU. This form is used when official documentation regarding these specific types of judgments needs to be certified.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the judgment being certified explicitly falls under Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003.
- 2Failure to include all required supporting documentation
- 3Incorrectly citing the relevant Article (Article 39)
- 4Submitting a judgment that does not meet EU Regulation criteria
- 5Missing details about the issuing jurisdiction or court seal
Plain English
This form deals with legal decisions about who has parental responsibility for a child. It helps formalize and certify details related to international agreements on family law matters. Think of it as an official document confirming the status of such a judgment.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 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.
- 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
- 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.
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Use this form or another form?
Seeking general family law advice
This form is highly specific to EU regulations.
✓ Confirm if your issue involves cross-border parental judgments.
Not applicable (Consult a solicitor)
Certifying a standard Irish court order
This form addresses international/EU recognition of rights, not domestic orders.
✓ Ensure the judgment was issued under the relevant European framework.
Form not specified (Check local courts)
Applying for child maintenance only
This certificate validates the *judgment*, not the ongoing payment process itself.
✓ Confirm your need is documentation validation, not financial application.
Not applicable (Use specific payment forms)
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
- 1Gather the original judgment document referenced by the form.
- 2Identify all parties involved in the parental responsibility judgment.
- 3Ensure the case details (names, dates) match exactly across all supporting documents.
- 4Verify if a specific fee or court stamp is required for submission.
- 5Confirm the intended recipient of the certified document.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 40C using clear, legible writing.
- 2Attach copies of the original judgment and any related supporting documentation.
- 3Submit the form to the designated Courts Service office or portal.
- 4Pay any required filing fees at the time of submission.
- 5Keep a record of your submission date and reference number.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not provide legal advice on parental rights or responsibilities.
- 2It only certifies the existence and details of an existing judgment, it does not create one.
- 3The validity depends entirely on the status of the original court proceedings under EU law.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Specific processing times are subject to Courts Service workload.
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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 EU regulations concerning parental responsibility judgments. Check with the Courts Service of Ireland for the most current filing requirements.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the reference to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 is accurate.
- Verify that Article 39 remains the correct article for the required certificate type.
- Check if specific annexes or supporting documents have been added since previous versions.
- Ensure all sections requiring court stamps or official signatures are present and legible.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Purpose: Certification related to parental responsibility judgments.
- SRCLegal Basis: Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003, Article 39.
- SRCContext: Cross-border recognition of family law decisions.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a general application for child arrangements.
Assuming completing the form automatically resolves disputes over parental rights.
Not understanding that the regulation (2201/2003) governs the judgment's scope, not the form itself.
Failing to include all required supporting documentation with the certificate request.
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