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Form No.50 Appearance

Form No.50 – Appearance is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to notify the court that a party intends to appear in a case. It is filed when you want to be formally recognised as a participant in ongoing proceedings.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.50 Appearance

Form No.50 – Appearance is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to notify the court that a party intends to appear in a case. It is filed when you want to be formally recognised as a participant in ongoing proceedings.

The form captures the party’s name, address, type of appearance (e.g., as plaintiff, defendant, intervenor), and the case reference number.

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  • 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the correct case reference number.
  • 2Missing the filing deadline
  • 3Leaving the case number blank
  • 4Signing with the wrong name or title
  • 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry

Plain English

If you are joining a court case – as a plaintiff, defendant, or a third party – you fill out this form to tell the court you’ll be there. It lets the judge know you’re taking part and records your details on the case file.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: File the Appearance before the next scheduled hearing or within any specific deadline set by the judge. Late filings may be refused or cause adverse costs.
  • 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 decide to join an existing case as a new party
  • When you need to change your representation (e.g., new solicitor)
  • When the court orders you to file an appearance
  • When you are intervening in a case without being a primary party

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Changing solicitor

Updates legal representation details

✓ Verify solicitor’s details first

Form No.51 Notice of Change of Solicitor

Requesting adjournment

Seeks a new hearing date

✓ Must be filed before the current hearing date

Form No.10 Application for Adjournment

Submitting evidence

Provides documents to the court

✓ Follow strict pagination rules

Form No.20 Evidence Bundle

Deadline or filing window

File the Appearance before the next scheduled hearing or within any specific deadline set by the judge. Late filings may be refused or cause adverse costs.

Before you submit

  1. 1Case reference number entered correctly
  2. 2All contact details are current
  3. 3Signature matches the party or authorised solicitor
  4. 4Form is printed clearly or completed electronically without blank fields
  5. 5Attached identification (if required) is legible
  6. 6Correct court registry address selected
  7. 7Delivery method (in‑person, post, e‑Filing) matches court instructions
  8. 8Receipt or tracking number recorded
  9. 9Copy retained for personal records

How to file this form

  1. 1Gather existing court documents to locate the case number
  2. 2Download or collect Form No.50
  3. 3Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑Filing system
  4. 4Attach any required ID or,,
  5. 5Submit to the appropriate court registry
  6. 6Obtain a
  7. 7Record the filing receipt

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
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Form No.50 is currently the up‑to‑date version for all courts in{ not confirmed in official source }. No major revisions have been announced in the last 12 months.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Confirm the form header shows the current year
  • Check that the case number field matches the format used by the relevant court
  • Verify the signature line includes space for both party and solicitor if represented
  • Ensure any referenced online filing portal URL is up to date

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Quick Facts

Anyone who wishes to appear in a civil, family or criminal matter before the Irish courts must submit this form.
The form captures the party’s name, address, type of appearance (e.g., as plaintiff, defendant, intervenor), and the case reference number.
It must be filed as soon as possible after deciding to appear, usually before the next scheduled hearing or within any court‑set deadline.
Submit the completed form to the court registry handling the case – either in person, by post, or via the Courts Service’s e‑Filing portal if available.
Correct filing ensures the court recognises your rights and obligations; late or incomplete appearances can lead to default judgments or being excluded from the proceedings.
1. Locate the case number on any existing court documents. 2. Download Form No.50 from the Courts Service website or collect a paper copy at the registry. 3. Fill in your details legibly, sign, and attach any required identification. 4. Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry before the next hearing. 5. Keep a copy for your records and note the receipt number if filed electronically.

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27/01/26

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