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Form No. 12 Notice that Drafts may be Received
Form No. 12 – Notice that Drafts may be Received is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court that a party intends to file draft documents in a pending case. It is filed when you want the court to acknowledge receipt of draft pleadings, statements or other procedural papers.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 12 Notice that Drafts may be Received
Form No. 12 – Notice that Drafts may be Received is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court that a party intends to file draft documents in a pending case. It is filed when you want the court to acknowledge receipt of draft pleadings, statements or other procedural papers.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the correct case number.
- 2Leaving the case number blank
- 3Incorrect draft description
- 4Missing signature
- 5Sending to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you are preparing a draft pleading or other court paper, you send this notice to tell the court you have the draft ready and will file it soon. It lets the judge and other parties know you are on track with the case timetable.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed before the court‑specified deadline for draft receipt, usually a few days before the hearing 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 when you have a draft pleading ready for a pending case.
- Use instead of a full filing if the court only needs notice of intent.
- Do not use for final submissions; a different filing form is required.
- Applicable to both civil and family court matters.
- Use when the court has set a specific deadline for draft receipt.
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Final pleading submission
Required for the official filing of the document
✓ Verify you have completed the draft notice first
Request for extension of time
Needed if you cannot meet the draft deadline
✓ Check the original notice date
Notice of withdrawal of draft
To cancel a previously submitted draft notice
✓ Ensure the draft has not been filed yet
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed before the court‑specified deadline for draft receipt, usually a few days before the hearing date.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2Draft description matches the document you will file
- 3Signature (or digital signature) present
- 4Draft copy attached if required
- 5Form printed clearly or PDF legible
- 6Submitted to the correct court registry
- 7Receipt confirmation saved
- 8Copy retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 12 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields on the form.
- 3Sign the form (hand‑written or electronic).
- 4Attach a copy of the draft if the court requests it.
- 5Upload via the Courts Service e‑filing portal or deliver to the registry.
- 6Obtain and keep the filing receipt.
- 7Notify other parties that the draft notice has been filed.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts drafts for cases already listed on the court docket.
- 2Does not replace the need for a full filing of the final document.
- 3Electronic submission requires a valid digital certificate.
- 4Paper versions may be rejected if illegible.
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->Form No. 12 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in active use. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the case number field format matches the current court numbering scheme.
- Verify that the online portal accepts PDF uploads of the draft attachment.
- Ensure the signature field allows electronic signing.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCTypical use inferred from form name “Notice that Drafts may be Received”
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service filing options
- SRCNo official source confirming exact fieldsmarked as inferred
- SRCDeadline expectations inferred from typical court procedural timelines
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 12 with Form No. 10 (full filing).
Leaving the draft description too vague.
Submitting to the wrong court (District vs. Circuit).
Assuming an electronic signature is optional.
Forgetting to attach the draft when the court asks for it.
Not retaining the filing receipt.
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