No. 1 Notice To Proceed

What this form is for

• • Use when starting a new civil case in the Irish courts
• • Use when formally notifying the court that a case is ready to proceed
• • Use when transitioning a case from preliminary to substantive stages
• • Not for family law matters which typically use different forms
• • Not for criminal proceedings which follow different procedures

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

This form must be filed within the applicable limitation period for your type of legal claim, and typically before the case can proceed to the next stage of litigation.

Before you submit

• • All parties to the case are correctly identified
• • Case details are complete and accurate
• • Form is signed by the appropriate person
• • Correct court fee has been paid if applicable
• • Copy has been kept for your records
• • All required supporting documents are attached

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 1 Notice To Proceed
2. 2Complete all required sections with accurate information
3. 3Ensure proper signatures where required
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Obtain proof of submission
7. 7Serve copies on all relevant parties

Known limitations

• • This form only initiates proceedings and doesn't resolve the underlying dispute
• • Additional forms may be required for specific types of claims
• • Electronic filing options may be limited for certain court types
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases
• • The form doesn't guarantee a favorable outcome