Official form guide
Form No.27 Notice to be Served with the General Order for a Call
Form No.27 is a notice that must be served on a party when the court issues a General Order for a Call. It is used to formally inform the other side of the order and the required action.
Need help with Form No.27 Notice to be Served with the General Order for a Call?
Open it in the AI Editor for field guidance, checks, and PDF export.
Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.27 Notice to be Served with the General Order for a Call
Form No.27 is a notice that must be served on a party when the court issues a General Order for a Call. It is used to formally inform the other side of the order and the required action.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach proof of service to the filed form.
- 2Using an unrecognised method of service
- 3Leaving the date of the General Order blank
- 4Misspelling a party’s name
- 5Failing to attach the service receipt
Plain English
Think of thisform as the paper you hand to the other party to tell them the court has made a specific order that they need to respond to. It’s a way of keeping everyone on the same page and proving the notice was given.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be served within the time limit set by the General Order, often within 7 days of the order being made.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
AI co-pilot
Fill it faster. Catch mistakes before you file.
What this form is for
- When you have a General Order for a Call that must be formally served.
- When the court specifically requests a Notice to be Served with the order.
- If you need a written record of service for future court steps.
- Instead of a simple letter, when the order requires formal proof of service.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No.28 Notice to be Served with a General Order for a Hearing
Used for hearing orders, not call orders
✓ Verify the order type before selecting.
No.26 General Order for a Call (original)
The original order itself
✓ Serve this first, then use No.27 for notice.
No.30 Affidavit of Service
Proof of service when personal delivery is not possible
✓ Use if you cannot obtain a receipt for the notice.
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be served within the time limit set by the General Order, often within 7 days of the order being made.
Before you submit
- 1General Order attached
- 2All party names spelled exactly as on court records
- 3Date of order entered correctly
- 4Chosen service method matches court rules
- 5Service receipt or tracking number included
- 6Form signed by the serving party or solicitor
- 7Copy of the notice retained for your file
- 8Correct court registry address used
- 9Submission method (online, post, in‑person) confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Collect the General Order and any supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form No.27 with accurate details.
- 3Arrange service using an approved method.
- 4Obtain proof of service (receipt, tracking info, affidavit).
- 5File the completed form and proof of service with the court registry.
- 6Confirm receipt of filing from the court (email or stamped copy).
- 7Store all originals securely.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to General Orders for a Call, not other order types.
- 2Does not replace a formal Affidavit of Service when required.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4Proof of service must be from an authorised carrier.
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.
Almost done reviewing the fields?
Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.27 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest revision date.
- Confirm the court registry address listed matches your local court.
- Verify the accepted service methods have not changed.
- Ensure the field for the order reference number is present.
- Look for any new mandatory signature block.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form name
- SRCPurpose of notice inferred from typical court practice
- SRCService methods based on Irish court rules (personal delivery, recorded post, courier)
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from typical order timelines
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact service method list, exact deadline period, recent version date
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.27 with Form No.26 (the original order).
Assuming any postal method is acceptable for service.
Leaving the order reference number blank.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Failing to sign the form where required.
Submitting the notice without the service receipt.
Sending the form to the wrong court registry.
Source transparency
Copyright & Licensing — Irish Government Forms
BrieflyGo links to and explains official public form sources. We are not a government agency, and this page is for general form guidance, not legal advice.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.