No. 5 Advertisement for Claimants (Long Form)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need to notify potential claimants who cannot be identified directly
• • Use this form when the court has ordered publication of a claim advertisement
• • Use this form when there are multiple parties with potential claims in a case
• • Use this form when claimants may be located in different jurisdictions
• • Do not use this form for standard case notifications where all parties are known

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form must be submitted within the timeframe specified by the court, typically before the case proceeds to the next stage. Publication must occur within the timeframe ordered by the court, which is usually 21 days but may vary depending on the case specifics.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Case reference number is included
• • Details of claimants are as complete as possible
• • Publication details match court requirements
• • Form is signed by the plaintiff or legal representative
• • Correct court filing fee is included if applicable
• • Copy of the form is retained for records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct No. 5 Advertisement for Claimants (Long Form) from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate case and claimant information
3. 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
4. 4Arrange for publication in the required publications
5. 5Keep proof of publication for your records
6. 6Notify the court once publication is completed
7. 7Attend any follow-up hearings if required

Known limitations

• • This form does not replace direct notification where possible
• • Publication does not guarantee all claimants will be notified
• • The court may require additional forms or procedures
• • This form may not be suitable for all types of legal cases
• • Electronic submission options may be limited