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Form No. 25 Notice of Admission of Dispute of Title of Claimant
Form No. 25 Notice of Admission of Dispute of Title of Claimant is a Courts Service of Ireland document used in civil proceedings when a claimant admits that the title or right they are asserting is disputed. It is filed to formally record the dispute and to keep the case moving.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 25 Notice of Admission of Dispute of Title of Claimant
Form No. 25 Notice of Admission of Dispute of Title of Claimant is a Courts Service of Ireland document used in civil proceedings when a claimant admits that the title or right they are asserting is disputed. It is filed to formally record the dispute and to keep the case moving.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign and date the notice.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Leaving key details of the dispute blank
- 4Failing to sign or date the form
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you are being sued and you say, "Yes, I know the title is being challenged," you use this form. It tells the court you recognise a dispute over ownership or rights and that you will argue your case accordingly.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed within the time limit set by the court for filing a defence or reply, usually 28 days from service of the claim, unless the court orders otherwise.
- 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, as claimant, admit the title is disputed.
- When the dispute relates to ownership of land or other property.
- When you need to formally record the dispute before a hearing.
- Instead of filing a full defence if you only need to acknowledge the dispute.
- When the court has specifically requested a notice of admission.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Defence to a claim
Used when you deny the claim entirely
✓ Verify if you need to admit any dispute first
Application for injunction
Used to stop actions while title is disputed
✓ Not a substitute for notice of admission
Notice of change of solicitor
Updates legal representation
✓ No impact on title dispute notice
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed within the time limit set by the court for filing a defence or reply, usually 28 days from service of the claim, unless the court orders otherwise.
Before you submit
- 1Correct case number entered
- 2All claimant contact details filled
- 3Clear description of the disputed title
- 4Signature and date present
- 5Supporting documents attached
- 6Form printed legibly or uploaded in PDF format
- 7Checked for spelling errors
- 8Copy retained for personal records
- 9Delivery method matches court instructions
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 25 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields on paper or electronically.
- 3Attach any relevant title deeds or correspondence.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the court registry via post, in person, or e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation.
- 7File a copy with your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for civil title disputes; not suitable for criminal matters.
- 2Does not replace a full defence if you also need to contest other claims.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts.
- 4No built‑in validation for case number format.
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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. 25 is currently the latest version used by the Courts Service. No major revisions have been announced in the last 12 months.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year.
- Confirm the case number field format matches the court’s latest style.
- Verify any new guidance notes attached to the form.
- Ensure the electronic filing option is still available for your court.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from name ‘Notice of Admission of Dispute of Title of Claimant’.
- SRCFiling location and deadline assumptions based on typical civil procedure rules.
- SRCElectronic filing availability noted from Courts Service e‑filing guidance (not confirmed for this specific form).
- SRCRisk and checklist items derived from common practice in Irish court filings.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 25 with Form No. 26 (Defence).
Leaving the ‘grounds of dispute’ section vague.
Submitting to the wrong court location.
Assuming e‑filing is automatic without checking court policy.
Forgetting to attach supporting title documents.
Using an outdated version of the form.
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