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Form No. 4 Notice of Payment into Court
The No. 4 Notice of Payment into Court is a formal document used when money is paid into an Irish court during legal proceedings. This form serves as official notification that a payment has been made into court, typically as part of a settlement process or to secure funds during litigation.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 4 Notice of Payment into Court
The No. 4 Notice of Payment into Court is a formal document used when money is paid into an Irish court during legal proceedings. This form serves as official notification that a payment has been made into court, typically as part of a settlement process or to secure funds during litigation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to include the correct case reference number, which can result in your payment not being properly allocated to your case.
- 2Incorrect case reference number leading to payment misallocation
- 3Missing required signatures on the form
- 4Incomplete payment details causing processing delays
- 5Failure to submit proof of payment
Plain English
When someone involved in a court case in Ireland pays money directly to the court instead of to another party, they use this form to record that payment. The court then holds these funds until the case is resolved or until the court gives instructions on how to distribute the money.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not confirmed in official source. The specific deadlines for submitting this form may vary depending on the nature of your case and the court's instructions.
- 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 this form when making a payment directly to the court instead of to another party
- Required when settling a dispute by paying money into court pending resolution
- Necessary when securing funds during litigation to ensure they're held by the court
- Appropriate when the court has ordered funds to be paid into court
- Use this form for any payment intended to be held by the court until further instruction
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Payment to opposing party directly
Direct payments don't involve the court holding funds
✓ Check if your agreement requires court involvement
Payment under court order
Court orders specify payment methods and recipients
✓ Verify the exact payment method required by your order
Appealing a decision
Different process with different forms
✓ Ensure you're using the correct appeal documentation
Enforcing a judgment
Enforcement has separate procedures and documentation
✓ Confirm you're following the proper enforcement process
Making an interlocutory application
Different procedures for applications during proceedings
✓ Check you're using the correct application form for your request
Deadline or filing window
Not confirmed in official source. The specific deadlines for submitting this form may vary depending on the nature of your case and the court's instructions.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all payment details are accurate
- 2Confirm the case reference number is correct
- 3Ensure all required signatures are included
- 4Check that proof of payment is attached
- 5Verify the form is completed in full with no blank sections
- 6Confirm you're using the most recent version of the form
- 7Check if electronic submission is available and preferred
- 8Make sure you have a copy for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct No. 4 Notice of Payment into Court form
- 2Complete all sections with accurate payment and case details
- 3Attach proof of payment if required
- 4Submit the form to the appropriate court office
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 6Follow up with the court to confirm receipt
Known limitations
- 1Not confirmed in official source if this form can be used for all types of payments into court
- 2Not confirmed in official source if there are monetary limits on payments using this form
- 3Not confirmed in official source if this form can be used for international payments
- 4Not confirmed in official source if electronic submission is available for all cases
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Not confirmed in official source if there have been recent changes to this form
- Not confirmed in official source if the form has been updated for electronic filing
- Not confirmed in official source if there are new sections or requirements
- Not confirmed in official source if the submission process has changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: No. 4 Notice of Payment into Court (confirmed from provided information)
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland (confirmed from provided information)
- SRCForm number: No. 4 (confirmed from provided information)
- SRCPurpose: To notify the court of payments made into court (inferred from title)
- SRCUsage in legal proceedings (inferred from issuing agency and form title)
- SRCSubmission process (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCCurrent form status (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCRecent changes to the form (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a standard payment receipt
Uncertainty about whether the payment should go to the court or directly to the other party
Not understanding how the court will distribute or hold the funds
Confusion about whether legal representation is required to file this form
Uncertainty about the timeframe between payment and form submission
Misunderstanding the difference between paying into court and settling out of court
Confusion about whether this form is needed for all court-related payments
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