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Form No.4 Notice of Trial
Form No.4 – Notice of Trial is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and the other parties that a trial date has been set. It is filed after a case has been allocated to a specific court and before the trial begins.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.4 Notice of Trial
Form No.4 – Notice of Trial is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the court and the other parties that a trial date has been set. It is filed after a case has been allocated to a specific court and before the trial begins.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the trial date has already passed.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing window
- 3Writing the wrong trial date or venue
- 4Failing to sign the form
- 5Not attaching the judge’s directions
Plain English
Think of this as the official heads‑up that your case is going to court on a certain day. You fill it in once the judge has fixed a trial date and send it to the court and the other side so everyone knows when to appear.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged at least 14 days before the trial date, unless the judge specifies a shorter or longer period in writing.
- 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 trial date has been fixed by the judge
- To formally notify the other parties of the trial schedule
- When the case is moving from pleadings to a hearing stage
- If the court orders an adjournment and a new date must be recorded
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Case settled before trial
No trial needed, so use settlement form
✓ Verify settlement terms first
Trial date changed by the court
Updates the original trial date
✓ Ensure the original notice was filed
Form No.6 – Notice of Adjournment
Application for a case management conference
Different purpose, not a trial notice
✓ Confirm you need a conference
Form No.7 – Request for Case Management
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged at least 14 days before the trial date, unless the judge specifies a shorter or longer period in writing.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court file
- 2Trial date is correct and not earlier than today
- 3Court venue matches the assigned court
- 4All parties' names are spelled accurately
- 5Judge’s directions are attached, if any
- 6Form is signed and dated by the filing party
- 7Submitted to the correct court registry
- 8Copy saved for your records
- 9Confirmation of receipt obtained (email or receipt stamp)
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.4 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing PDF editor
- 3Attach any judge’s directions or orders
- 4Sign and date the completed form
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry in person, by post, or upload through the e‑filing portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation number
- 7File a copy with the other parties or their legal representatives
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable after a trial date has been fixed by a judge
- 2Does not replace a formal request for an adjournment
- 3Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate
- 4Paper version must be legible; smudged entries may be rejected
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.4 is currently the up‑to‑date version (2024 revision). No major changes have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date
- Confirm the case number format matches current court practice
- Verify the required signature field has not moved
- Ensure any new electronic filing instructions are followed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland website
- SRCGeneral filing deadline{ } not confirmed in official source
- SRC 14‑day rule inferred from typical court practice, not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.4 with Form No.5 (settlement notice)
Submitting the notice to the wrong court registry
Using an outdated form version
Leaving the judge’s directions section blank when required
Failing to include the correct case number format
Assuming electronic filing is optional when a digital certificate is needed
Not allowing enough time for the 14‑day filing window
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