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Form No.2 Receipt for Petition
Form No.2 Receipt for Petition is a document issued by the Courts Service of Ireland to confirm that a petition has been lodged with the court. It is used after you submit a petition for matters such as probate, guardianship or a court‑ordered order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.2 Receipt for Petition
Form No.2 Receipt for Petition is a document issued by the Courts Service of Ireland to confirm that a petition has been lodged with the court. It is used after you submit a petition for matters such as probate, guardianship or a court‑ordered order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not checking that the reference number on the receipt matches your petition.
- 2Wrong reference number recorded
- 3Petitioner name miss‑spelled
- 4Receipt not kept, causing proof gaps
- 5Using an outdated receipt from a previous petition
Plain English
When you file a petition with the Irish courts, the court sends you a receipt called Form No.2. It proves the petition was received and includes a reference number you’ll need for any follow‑up. Keep it safe – you’ll refer to it in later steps of the case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no filing deadline for the receipt itself; it is issued automatically when the petition is accepted. However, any subsequent steps (e.g., hearing request) may have strict time limits.
- 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 just lodged a probate petition.
- Use for guardianship or custody petitions.
- Use for any civil petition that requires a court‑issued reference.
- Do not use for criminal charge filings – different forms apply.
- Do not use for routine applications like a simple name change – those have separate receipt forms.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Probate application
Different purpose – initiates probate, not receipt
✓ Verify you need a receipt, not the application
Form No.1 (Application for Grant of Probate)
Family law petition
Specific to divorce proceedings
✓ Check court rules for divorce filings
Company liquidation petition
Corporate context
✓ Ensure you are dealing with the Companies Registration Office, not the Courts Service
Deadline or filing window
There is no filing deadline for the receipt itself; it is issued automatically when the petition is accepted. However, any subsequent steps (e.g., hearing request) may have strict time limits.
Before you submit
- 1Petitioner name matches your ID documents.
- 2Petition type correctly identified.
- 3Filing date matches your records.
- 4Reference number is legible and recorded.
- 5Receipt signed or initialed by the clerk (if printed).
- 6Electronic copy saved in PDF format.
- 7Backup copy stored in a secure location.
- 8If required, upload the receipt to the relevant online portal.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare and submit your petition at the appropriate court.
- 2Pay any required filing fee.
- 3Collect Form No.2 receipt from the clerk or receive it via eCourt email.
- 4Verify all details on the receipt.
- 5Store the receipt safely for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form No.2 does not serve as a court order; it only confirms receipt.
- 2The receipt cannot be used to prove the outcome of the petition.
- 3Only the original receipt is accepted for official proof; copies may be rejected.
- 4Electronic receipt may not be accepted by non‑court agencies without printing.
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.2 is still the current receipt format as of 2024. No major redesigns have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the current year (2024).
- Check that the reference number field format matches the latest court numbering scheme.
- Verify the printer’s logo matches the Courts Service branding.
- Ensure the electronic version includes a QR code for eCourt verification.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service websiteconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose as receipt for petitioninferred from name.
- SRCIssuing agency (COURTS)confirmed.
- SRCTypical content (name, date, reference)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline receipt via eCourtnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCNo known recent redesignnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.2 receipt with Form No.1 application.
Assuming the receipt is a court order.
Failing to note the reference number for later use.
Using an older printed receipt after a petition has been re‑filed.
Submitting the receipt to the wrong department.
Not saving the electronic version when working online.
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