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Form 40E - Certificate Referred To In Articles 54 And 58 Of The Lugano Convention On Jurisdiction And The Recognition And Enforcement Of Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters On Judgments And Court Settlements
Form 40E is a certificate required under Articles 54 and 58 of the Lugano Convention. It is used when an Irish court judgment or settlement needs to be recognised or enforced in another Lugano Convention state, or vice‑versa.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 40E - Certificate Referred To In Articles 54 And 58 Of The Lugano Convention On Jurisdiction And The Recognition And Enforcement Of Judgments In Civil And Commercial Matters On Judgments And Court Settlements
Form 40E is a certificate required under Articles 54 and 58 of the Lugano Convention. It is used when an Irish court judgment or settlement needs to be recognised or enforced in another Lugano Convention state, or vice‑versa.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving any field blank or providing mismatched details is the most common mistake.
- 2Incorrect jurisdiction details causing rejection
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Attaching the wrong judgment document
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
If you have a civil or commercial judgment from an Irish court and you want it to be enforceable in another European country that follows the Lugano Convention, you’ll need to fill out this certificate. The form confirms that the judgment meets the Convention’s rules on jurisdiction and enforcement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be filed at the same time as the enforcement application; there is no separate statutory deadline beyond that.
- 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
- When an Irish court judgment or settlement must be recognised in another Lugano state.
- When a foreign Lugano judgment is to be enforced in Ireland.
- When the matter involves civil or commercial disputes covered by the Lugano Convention.
- Instead of a general enforcement certificate if the case falls under Articles 54 or 58.
- When the requesting authority specifically asks for a Lugano certificate.
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Recognition of Irish judgment abroad
Required by Lugano Convention
✓ Verify that the judgment is covered by Articles 54/58
Enforcement of foreign judgment in Ireland
May need a different enforcement form
✓ Confirm jurisdictional basis
General certificate of enforcement
Used for non‑Lugano states
✓ Check applicable treaty
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be filed at the same time as the enforcement application; there is no separate statutory deadline beyond that.
Before you submit
- 1Attach a certified copy of the original judgment or settlement.
- 2Include the full case number and court name.
- 3Provide the name and address of the party seeking recognition or enforcement.
- 4Sign the certificate as required by the issuing judge or authority.
- 5Confirm that any supporting documents are legible and complete.
- 6Check that the correct fee (if any) is attached – not confirmed in official source.
- 7Use the official Courts Service portal or submit in person to the appropriate registry.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain a certified copy of the judgment or settlement.
- 2Download or request the latest Form 40E from the Courts Service.
- 3Complete all required sections with accurate case details.
- 4Attach supporting documents, including the judgment copy.
- 5Submit the form to the court registry handling the original case.
- 6Pay any applicable fee and obtain a receipt.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to Lugano Convention states.
- 2Does not cover judgments outside Articles 54 or 58.
- 3May be rejected if supporting documents are incomplete.
- 4Not valid for criminal matters.
- 5Fees, if required, are not specified in the form itself.
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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
- Confirm the form version date – not confirmed in official source.
- Check for added or removed fields since the last filing.
- Verify that any referenced articles (54, 58) are still applicable.
- Ensure the signature block matches the latest template.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: 40Everified from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Irelandverified from user input.
- SRCPurpose: Certificate under Articles 54 and 58 of the Lugano Conventioninferred from form name.
- SRCExact fields, fees, version datenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRelated forms (e.g., Form 40A)not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 40E with other enforcement certificates.
Assuming the form can be used for non‑Lugano jurisdictions.
Leaving the signature block empty or unsigned.
Submitting an uncertified copy of the judgment.
Overlooking the need for a fee – not confirmed in official source.
Using an outdated version of the form.
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