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Form 5 Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs
This is Form 5, the Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form to officially tell the court that you have paid or satisfied all outstanding costs relating to a legal case.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 5 Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs
This is Form 5, the Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form to officially tell the court that you have paid or satisfied all outstanding costs relating to a legal case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you attach proof of payment alongside Form 5.
- 2Not attaching evidence of payment (receipts/bank statements).
- 3Incorrectly referencing the specific Court or Case Number.
- 4Failing to declare *how* the costs were satisfied (e.g., lump sum vs. instalments).
- 5Submitting the form before all related disbursements are paid.
Plain English
Simply put, if someone owes money for their legal bills in an Irish court case, this is the paperwork proving it's settled. It confirms that the 'costs' of the litigation are now cleared up. You use this when you have paid up or agreed to pay what is owed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single fixed deadline, but it should be lodged promptly after costs are satisfied. Lodging it late can delay the official finalisation of the case record.
- 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 have paid off the total awarded or agreed-upon legal costs in an ongoing case.
- Use it after payment, even if the final judgment hasn't been formally entered yet.
- Use it to confirm satisfaction of costs before a final order is issued by the judge/registrar.
- Use it when settling costs between parties rather than waiting for a formal court decree.
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You paid the debt outside of court
This confirms payment to the Court, not just to the other party.
✓ Check the case number on both documents.
The opposing side agrees you are satisfied
The judge needs proof that *both* sides agree costs are settled.
✓ Ensure the signature matches the solicitor/party filing it.
You paid a partial amount only
This notifies the court that full satisfaction is pending, not complete.
✓ Clearly state how much remains unpaid.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single fixed deadline, but it should be lodged promptly after costs are satisfied. Lodging it late can delay the official finalisation of the case record.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the Case Number is clearly written and matches the court file exactly.
- 2Verify that the amount satisfied on Form 5 matches the payment record.
- 3Check that the name of the party satisfying costs is correct.
- 4Confirm which specific judgment or order these costs relate to.
- 5Sign the form where indicated, using a legible signature.
- 6If submitted electronically, ensure all required fields are populated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 5 accurately and legibly.
- 2Attach proof of payment (e.g., bank statement snippet) to the form.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office or via the Courts Service online portal.
- 4Ensure you note the date and time of lodgment.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only confirms satisfaction; it does not automatically change the case status in the court system.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't guarantee immediate discharge from the liability.
- 3The specific costs covered (e.g., solicitor fees, witness expenses) must be detailed elsewhere on the file.
- 4It is not a substitute for receiving a formal Order of Satisfaction.
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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 5 is the official document used to notify the Irish court that you have settled all outstanding legal costs for a specific case. It confirms satisfaction of those debts within the judicial process.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the current version requires digital submission via the Courts Service portal.
- Verify the required format for payment proof (e.g., bank transfer receipt vs. cheque copy).
- Confirm if any specific court rules dictate a mandatory accompanying document.
- Look for updates regarding electronic filing requirements from the local Circuit/District Court.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 5 Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs
- SRCPurpose: To officially inform the court that costs have been paid/satisfied.
- SRCContext: Used within Irish legal proceedings.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Satisfaction of Costs' with 'Judgment': Satisfaction is about money owed; Judgment is the final decision on the case itself.
Filing Form 5 before payment: This notifies the court *that* you will satisfy costs, but it doesn't confirm *when*.
Not knowing which Court to file in: The form must go to the court handling your specific legal matter (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Mistakenly stating 'Full Satisfaction' when only a partial payment has been made.
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