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Form 80.4 – Certificate For Renewal Of Licence - Licensing Acts, 1833 To 1988 - Courts (No. 2) Act, 1986
This form is a certificate for renewing licenses under Irish licensing legislation from 1833 to 1988. It should be used when an existing court-issued license needs to be extended beyond its current expiry date.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 80.4 – Certificate For Renewal Of Licence - Licensing Acts, 1833 To 1988 - Courts (No. 2) Act, 1986
This form is a certificate for renewing licenses under Irish licensing legislation from 1833 to 1988. It should be used when an existing court-issued license needs to be extended beyond its current expiry date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always submit at least 4 weeks before your license expires to avoid gaps in authorization.
- 2Incomplete form sections
- 3Missing supporting documents
- 4Late submission leading to license lapse
- 5Incorrect license details entered
Plain English
This form helps you renew licenses that were originally granted by Irish courts. If you're running a business or activity that requires a license from the courts, you'll need this certificate when it's time to renew.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form at least 4 weeks before your license expires to allow processing time and avoid any gap in your authorization.
- 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 specifically for renewing existing licenses
- Not for initial license applications
- Only for licenses covered by the Licensing Acts 1833-1988
- Not for licenses under more recent legislation
- For court-issued licenses only, not administrative licenses
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New license application
Initial applications require different forms
✓ Check if you're applying for the first time
License transfer
Transferring ownership requires specific documentation
✓ Verify if you're changing the license holder
License variation
Changing license terms needs this separate form
✓ Confirm if you're modifying license conditions
Premises change
Changing location requires this form
✓ Check if your licensed premises is moving
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form at least 4 weeks before your license expires to allow processing time and avoid any gap in your authorization.
Before you submit
- 1All form sections completed
- 2Current license details verified
- 3Supporting documents attached
- 4Correct fee payment included
- 5Form signed where required
- 6Copy retained for your records
- 7Correct court office identified
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 80.4
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Gather required supporting documents
- 4Calculate and include the correct fee
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up if confirmation isn't received
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers licenses under specific historical legislation
- 2Not all license types may be eligible for renewal through this process
- 3Processing times may vary depending on court workload
- 4Some license renewals may require additional hearings or inspections
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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 form is currently in use under Irish licensing legislation, but requirements may have been updated since the referenced acts from the 1980s.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify if the Licensing Acts mentioned have been amended
- Confirm if the Courts (No. 2) Act requirements have changed
- Check if online submission options are now available
- Ensure fee amounts remain current
- Verify if supporting document requirements have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Licensing Acts 1833-1988
- SRCRelated to Courts (No. 2) Act 1986
- SRCPurpose is license renewal
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific supporting documents required
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether online submission is available
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with initial license applications
Uncertainty about which court office to submit to
Misunderstanding the scope of licenses covered
Not realizing some license types require additional forms
Assuming online submission is available for all cases
Underestimating processing time requirements
Confusing renewal with transfer of license
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