Official form guide
Form 6C – Application for Leave to Issue and Serve a Third Party Notice
This form is an official request made to the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically asks for permission (leave) before you can formally serve a Third Party Notice in court proceedings. You use it when you need someone who isn't the main defendant to be officially notified about a case.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 6C – Application for Leave to Issue and Serve a Third Party Notice
This form is an official request made to the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically asks for permission (leave) before you can formally serve a Third Party Notice in court proceedings. You use it when you need someone who isn't the main defendant to be officially notified about a case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't serve the notice until you have proof of leave granted!
- 2Failing to clearly identify the third party in the application.
- 3Not stating a valid reason for needing leave to issue the notice.
- 4Submitting the form too late, after service has already begun.
- 5Incorrectly referencing the main court file number.
Plain English
Think of this as asking the judge for permission first. Before you send official paperwork to another person involved in a lawsuit, you fill out Form 6C. This form allows the court to approve that notification process before it starts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged before the date the Third Party Notice is intended to be served. Specific deadlines vary based on the stage of litigation.
- 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 this form when you want someone other than the main defendant involved in a lawsuit to be officially notified.
- Use it before serving a Third Party Notice, not after.
- This is required permission ('leave') from the court. You are asking for their OK first.
- It applies specifically within existing legal proceedings managed by the Courts Service of Ireland.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to serve a simple witness statement
This form asks for leave; 6A might be for something simpler or related.
✓ Check if your action requires permission first.
You are filing the main claim itself
This is the initial paperwork, not the notification request.
✓ Ensure you have the correct originating document ready.
You need to change how a notice was served
This suggests an amendment or correction to serving documents.
✓ Verify if your issue is a new notice or a corrected one.
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged before the date the Third Party Notice is intended to be served. Specific deadlines vary based on the stage of litigation.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of Form 6C are completed in full.
- 2You have attached all necessary supporting documents (evidence, etc.).
- 3The parties involved (Applicant/Claimant and Defendant) are correctly named.
- 4You have clearly stated *why* the Third Party Notice must be served.
- 5The required court fee has been calculated or is included.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 6C fully using clear, simple language.
- 2Gather all evidence supporting your request for leave.
- 3Submit the form and documents to the relevant Irish Court office (physical or online).
- 4Pay the required filing fee as instructed by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 5Wait for the court's decision on granting the 'leave'.**
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests permission; it does not guarantee the judge will grant it.
- 2It is specific to issuing a Third Party Notice, not other types of notices (e.g., Subpoena).
- 3The required accompanying documents are not confirmed in official source but are necessary for submission.
- 4Filing this does not automatically mean you can serve immediately; you must wait for the order.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 current standard application for permission to issue a Third Party Notice within Irish court cases. Always check the Courts Service of Ireland website for the most recent revision date.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates to required supporting documentation lists.
- Verify the current fee structure listed on the form.
- Confirm if there are any recent changes to naming conventions (e.g., solicitor vs. litigant).
- Ensure the specific court jurisdiction mentioned is correct for your case.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name: Application for Leave to Issue and Serve a Third Party Notice
- SRCForm Number: Form 6C
- SRCContext: Used when involving non-primary defendants in court matters.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'leave' (permission) with the actual service itself.
Not knowing which court office handles your specific case filing.
Thinking you can serve without filling out Form 6C at all.
Failing to correctly identify *who* the Third Party is in relation to the main parties.
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