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Form No.3 Combined Lodgment and Payment Schedule
Form No.3 Combined Lodgment and Payment Schedule is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used to lodge a court document together with a schedule of any fees or costs that must be paid at the same time.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.3 Combined Lodgment and Payment Schedule
Form No.3 Combined Lodgment and Payment Schedule is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used to lodge a court document together with a schedule of any fees or costs that must be paid at the same time.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering an incorrect fee amount, which leads to immediate rejection.
- 2Wrong case number entered
- 3Fee amount mis‑calculated
- 4Payment method not accepted
- 5Form signed in the wrong place
Plain English
Think of this as a one‑stop sheet you fill in when you need to file something with the court and also pay the required fee. You write the details of your case, list the amount you owe, and attach a cheque or payment reference, all on the same form.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted at the same time as the court document, usually before the hearing date or within the period set by the court notice.
- 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 need to lodge a pleading and pay the associated court fee at the same time.
- When the court requires a single document that combines both lodgment details and payment schedule.
- When you are filing in a District or Circuit Court that still uses paper forms.
- When you are using the Courts Service e‑Filing portal that accepts the combined form.
- When you have a small fee that can be paid by cheque or postal order.
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Use this form or another form?
Filing only a document without fee
No payment schedule needed
✓ Use only if fee already paid or exempt
Paying a fee after lodgment
Separate payment after filing
✓ Ensure original lodgment form already submitted
Electronic filing only
No paper form required
✓ Verify that the court accepts e‑filing for your matter
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted at the same time as the court document, usually before the hearing date or within the period set by the court notice.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court file.
- 2All party names are spelled correctly.
- 3Document type box correctly ticked.
- 4Fee amount matches the official fee schedule.
- 5Payment (cheque/postal order) is correctly addressed to the appropriate court.
- 6Signature and date are present.
- 7Form is legible and no fields are left blank.
- 8Copies of supporting documents attached if required.
- 9Envelope or e‑Filing upload includes the correct reference number.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the court document you need to lodge and the current fee schedule.
- 2Complete Form No.3 with case details and fee calculation.
- 3Prepare the payment (cheque, postal order or electronic reference).
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Deliver the form, document, and payment to the court registry in person, by post, or via e‑Filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation from the court clerk.
- 7File a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts cheque, postal order or approved electronic reference; cash not allowed.
- 2Not valid for filing appeals in the High Court – separate forms required.
- 3Paper version may not be accepted by all courts that have moved to full e‑Filing.
- 4Fee schedule printed on the form can become outdated; always check the latest rates online.
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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.3 is the current version as of 2024 and remains in active use. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Verify the fee schedule table reflects the latest rates published by the Courts Service.
- Confirm the payment method options include the current accepted methods (cheque, postal order, electronic reference).
- Ensure the signature line matches the latest layout.
- Review any marginal notes for updated filing instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland website.
- SRCPurpose (combined lodgment and payment) inferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission methods (in‑person, post, e‑Filing) based on typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCFee schedule reference not verified in official source.
- SRCExact signature line location not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from general court filing rules, not specific to this form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.3 with Form No.2 (lodgment only).
Leaving the fee amount blank or entering the wrong currency.
Using an outdated fee schedule printed on an old form.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Forgetting to sign the form before posting.
Attaching a cash payment instead of a cheque or electronic reference.
Uploading the form to the wrong e‑Filing portal section.
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