Form 5 Notice of Lodgment in Satisfaction of Costs

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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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

• • Ensure the Case Number is clearly written and matches the court file exactly.
• • Verify that the amount satisfied on Form 5 matches the payment record.
• • Check that the name of the party satisfying costs is correct.
• • Confirm which specific judgment or order these costs relate to.
• • Sign the form where indicated, using a legible signature.
• • If submitted electronically, ensure all required fields are populated.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 5 accurately and legibly.
2. 2Attach proof of payment (e.g., bank statement snippet) to the form.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office or via the Courts Service online portal.
4. 4Ensure you note the date and time of lodgment.
5. 5Keep a copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form only confirms satisfaction; it does not automatically change the case status in the court system.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't guarantee immediate discharge from the liability.
• • The specific costs covered (e.g., solicitor fees, witness expenses) must be detailed elsewhere on the file.
• • It is not a substitute for receiving a formal Order of Satisfaction.