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Form No. 14 Affidavit Verifying Statement Grounding an Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review or a Statement of Opposition
Form No. 14 is an affidavit used to verify the factual basis of an application for leave to apply for judicial review, or to support a statement of opposition to such an application. It is filed with the High Court when you are starting or contesting a judicial review proceeding.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 14 Affidavit Verifying Statement Grounding an Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review or a Statement of Opposition
Form No. 14 is an affidavit used to verify the factual basis of an application for leave to apply for judicial review, or to support a statement of opposition to such an application. It is filed with the High Court when you are starting or contesting a judicial review proceeding.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 2Missing Commissioner for Oaths signature
- 3Leaving any field blank or illegible
- 4Submitting after the court‑specified deadline
- 5Failing to attach referenced evidence
Plain English
Think of this as a sworn statement telling the court why you think a decision should be reviewed, or why you disagree with someone else's request to review it. You sign it in front of a commissioner for oaths, and it becomes part of the court record.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The affidavit must be filed together with the application for leave, or within the time limit set by the court for a statement of opposition (usually 14 days from the notice of application).
- 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
- When you are applying for leave to seek judicial review of a public decision.
- When you are opposing another party's application for leave to judicial review.
- When you need to provide a sworn factual basis for your legal arguments.
- When the court specifically requests an affidavit verifying your statement.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for judicial review without opposition
Used for the main application, not the affidavit
✓ Verify you need an affidavit first
Opposing a judicial review after the hearing date
Statement of opposition after hearing
✓ May require a different procedural form
Requesting an extension of time to file
Time‑extension request
✓ Only if you miss the original deadline
Deadline or filing window
The affidavit must be filed together with the application for leave, or within the time limit set by the court for a statement of opposition (usually 14 days from the notice of application).
Before you submit
- 1All personal and case details entered correctly.
- 2No blank spaces; write ‘N/A’ where a question does not apply.
- 3Affidavit sworn before an authorised official.
- 4Signature and date are present.
- 5All referenced documents attached.
- 6Original filed with the Registry; copies retained.
- 7If filing electronically, PDF is clear and signed digitally.
- 8Cover letter includes case number and parties’ names.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 14 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or typed PDF.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths to witness your signature.
- 4Attach any supporting exhibits referenced in the affidavit.
- 5File the original at the High Court Registry or upload via eFiling.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for High Court judicial review matters.
- 2Does not replace the formal application (Form No. 12).
- 3Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.
- 4Only accepts supporting documents up to 10 MB each.
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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->Form No. 14 is the current version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but always check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form No. 14 – Affidavit Verifying Statement…’
- Check that the version date matches the latest on the Courts Service site.
- Verify the required fields have not been renumbered.
- Ensure the signature block includes the current Commissioner for Oaths wording.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 30/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCGeneral purpose of affidavit inferred from typical Irish judicial review practice.
- SRCDeadlines based on standard High Court procedural rules (14‑day opposition period).
- SRCSubmission methods (Registry, post, eFiling) inferred from Courts Service standard processes.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact page limits, file size restrictions, and specific wording of signature block.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent amendment dates beyond 2024.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 12 (application) with Form No. 14 (affidavit).
Assuming a notarised signature is sufficient without a Commissioner for Oaths.
Leaving ‘N/A’ blanks that the court interprets as missing information.
Submitting the affidavit after the opposition deadline.
Uploading a scanned copy with illegible handwriting.
Failing to reference supporting documents correctly in the affidavit.
Using an older PDF template that lacks new signature fields.
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