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Form 6B – Notice of Lodgement in Court
Form 6B is the official Notice of Lodgement in Court issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form to officially notify the relevant court that a document or case has been filed with them.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 6B – Notice of Lodgement in Court
Form 6B is the official Notice of Lodgement in Court issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form to officially notify the relevant court that a document or case has been filed with them.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the exact Case Number on Form 6B.
- 2Failing to state the correct Court jurisdiction.
- 3Using an old or outdated version of Form 6B.
- 4Not including the case number on the form itself.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong physical court office location.
Plain English
Think of this as telling the court, 'We've dropped our paperwork here.' When you file something important—like a claim or an application—this form confirms it is officially in their system. It makes sure everyone knows the case has started moving forward.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form as soon as possible after lodging your documents. If a deadline is looming, lodge and file this notice immediately before that date.
- 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 submitted documents directly into an Irish court registry.
- It confirms exactly *what* was lodged and *when* it was lodged.
- You need this notice for cases where filing with the CRO or Revenue Online Service isn't sufficient proof alone.
- This is required to officially notify a specific court about your case status.
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Lodging an appeal document
Used specifically when appealing a decision.
✓ Check if you are appealing, not just filing the initial claim.
Starting a new civil action
These initiate the case; 6B confirms the initiation happened.
✓ Ensure your primary document matches the case type.
Various Forms (e.g., summons forms)
Lodging documents related to a company's CRO filings
If the document relates specifically to a Companies Registration Office filing, check if a dedicated CRO notice is better.
✓ Verify the specific court jurisdiction.
Deadline or filing window
Submit the form as soon as possible after lodging your documents. If a deadline is looming, lodge and file this notice immediately before that date.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all sections completely, even if the answer is 'N/A'.
- 2Ensure the case number listed matches your court file exactly.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated (if printing/scanning).
- 4Verify the Court Name and Registry location are accurate for your submission.
- 5Double-check that the document being lodged is clearly described in the relevant field.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required personal and case details on Form 6B.
- 2Attach copies of the actual documents you have lodged to this form.
- 3Submit the completed form to the correct court registry (either physically or via the designated portal).
- 4Keep a copy of the signed/stamped Form 6B for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only notifies; it does not automatically start legal proceedings. Action is still required by the court.
- 2The validity depends on submitting it to the *correct* jurisdiction within the Courts Service.
- 3If filing electronically, ensure the system accepts and stamps the digital version of Form 6B.
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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 is the standard Notice of Lodgement document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the primary way to officially tell a court that something has been filed.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date/year printed on the form itself for currency.
- Ensure the Courts Service logo and branding are correct.
- Verify that the required fields match current Court rules (e.g., updated section headings).
- Confirm if any new mandatory boxes have appeared regarding digital filing.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Notice of Lodgement in Court
- SRCForm Number: Form 6B
- SRCContext: Official notification of filing within Irish courts
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a 'Notice of Intention' (which is planning to file).
Not specifying *what* document is being lodged, only stating 'Documents'.
Using an old version of Form 6B that has been superseded.
Failing to fill in the specific Court Name/Registry location.
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