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Form No. 33 High Court- Certificate Of Cancellation of Entry of a Lis Pendens
Form No. 33 High Court – Certificate of Cancellation of Entry of a Lis Pendens is a court document used to confirm that a previously registered notice of pending legal action (lis pendens) has been removed. It is filed after the underlying case is resolved or the notice is no longer needed.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 33 High Court- Certificate Of Cancellation of Entry of a Lis Pendens
Form No. 33 High Court – Certificate of Cancellation of Entry of a Lis Pendens is a court document used to confirm that a previously registered notice of pending legal action (lis pendens) has been removed. It is filed after the underlying case is resolved or the notice is no longer needed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the whole certificate.
- 2Missing the judge's signature
- 3Incorrect case number entered
- 4Submitting to the wrong registry office
- 5Failing to attach the cancellation order
Plain English
When a court case that was flagged on a property or other register is finished, you need a certificate to tell the register that the flag can be taken down. This form is the official proof that the lis pendens is cancelled.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but filing within 7‑10 days of the cancellation order avoids register delays and potential penalties.
- 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 a High Court lis pendens has been officially cancelled.
- To clear a property register before a sale or refinancing.
- If the original lis pendens was entered under the Land Registry or Registry of Deeds.
- When you need a formal court‑issued proof for third‑party lenders.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Lis pendens still pending
Used to register a new notice
✓ Verify the case is still active
Form No. 30 – Certificate of Entry of Lis Pendens
Cancellation in the Circuit Court
Different jurisdiction
✓ Use only for Circuit Court matters
Form No. 35 – Certificate of Cancellation (Circuit Court)
Request to amend entry rather than cancel
Changes to details, not removal
✓ Ensure amendment is appropriate
Form No. 31 – Certificate of Amendment of Lis Pendens
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but filing within 7‑10 days of the cancellation order avoids register delays and potential penalties.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the original lis pendens entry.
- 2Cancellation date is correct and matches the court order.
- 3Judge or registrar signature is present and legible.
- 4Certified copy of the cancellation order attached.
- 5Form is printed on plain A4 paper or submitted electronically as PDF.
- 6Correct postage paid if sending by post.
- 7Cover letter indicating the purpose of the filing.
- 8Retain a copy of the filed form and receipt.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the court’s written cancellation order.
- 2Download or collect Form No. 33 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Fill in all required fields accurately.
- 4Have the authorized judge or registrar sign the certificate.
- 5Attach the certified copy of the cancellation order.
- 6Submit the package to the High Court Registry (in person, post, or e‑file).
- 7Collect the filing receipt or electronic acknowledgement.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to High Court lis pendens entries.
- 2Does not cancel entries in the Registry of Deeds automatically.
- 3Electronic submission requires a valid e‑signature certificate.
- 4Form cannot be used for partial cancellations; the entire lis pendens must be removed.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows ‘No. 33 – High Court’.
- Confirm the date field format matches the latest template (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Verify that the signature line includes space for a judge or registrar.
- Ensure the attached cancellation order is a certified copy.
- Review any marginal notes for updated filing instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed in official source
- SRCPurpose of lis pendens cancellationinferred from form name, not confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirementtypical for certificates, not confirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission methods (in person, post, e‑filing)standard Courts Service practice, not confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline recommendationbest practice estimate, not confirmed in official source
- SRCAlternate forms listbased on known Courts Service forms, not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up High Court and Circuit Court forms.
Leaving the signature line blank or using an unauthorized signature.
Submitting a photocopy of the cancellation order instead of a certified copy.
Using the wrong date format, causing processing delays.
Sending the form to the Central Office rather than the High Court Registry.
Assuming postal filing is faster than e‑filing without checking processing times.
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