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Form No.6 Application for Leave to Withdraw
Form No.6 Application for Leave to Withdraw is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to ask the court’s permission to withdraw a claim, application or other proceeding already filed. It is required whenever a party wants to stop the case before a final judgment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.6 Application for Leave to Withdraw
Form No.6 Application for Leave to Withdraw is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to ask the court’s permission to withdraw a claim, application or other proceeding already filed. It is required whenever a party wants to stop the case before a final judgment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the withdrawal after the court has already scheduled a hearing.
- 2Submitting after a hearing has already taken place
- 3Leaving required supporting statement blank
- 4Failing to sign the declaration
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you started a court case but now wish to drop it, you need to fill out this form and ask the judge for approval. Without the court’s leave, you cannot simply walk away from the proceedings.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application must be lodged before any hearing, judgment or enforcement step takes place.
- 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
- You have started a civil claim and now wish to abandon it.
- You filed an application for a decree and want to retract it before judgment.
- You are a defendant seeking to settle and need the court’s permission to stop the proceedings.
- You need formal court approval to withdraw a family law application.
- You are not withdrawing a criminal charge – a different process applies.
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Use this form or another form?
Criminal charge withdrawal
Criminal matters require a separate procedure
✓ Verify the case type first
Bankruptcy petition withdrawal
Bankruptcy cases have specific withdrawal rules
✓ Confirm bankruptcy status
Appeal withdrawal
Appeals need a distinct leave to withdraw
✓ Check appeal docket
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application must be lodged before any hearing, judgment or enforcement step takes place.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and court name entered correctly.
- 2All required fields completed.
- 3Reason for withdrawal clearly explained.
- 4Signature and date provided.
- 5Supporting statement attached, if required.
- 6Correct filing fee paid or exemption confirmed.
- 7Form copied for your records.
- 8Receipt obtained from the registry.
- 9Form submitted to the right court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Gather case details and any supporting documents.
- 2Download or collect Form No.6.
- 3Complete the form in black ink or electronically via e‑filing.
- 4Attach a brief statement of reasons for withdrawal.
- 5Pay any applicable fee.
- 6Submit to the appropriate court registry and obtain a receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to civil and family matters; criminal withdrawals use different procedures.
- 2Not valid for withdrawing a judgment that has already been entered.
- 3The court may refuse leave if the withdrawal would prejudice another party.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available for all courts.
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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.6 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number matches the latest PDF on the Courts Service site.
- Check if a filing fee is now required (fee schedule may change).
- Verify the required supporting statement format.
- Ensure the signature block includes the correct title (e.g., solicitor, litigant).
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Common confusion points
Mixing up “leave to withdraw” with simply “withdraw a claim”.
Assuming no fee is required because the case is being dropped.
Submitting to the wrong court office (e.g., Central vs. Circuit).
Leaving the reason for withdrawal vague or blank.
Failing to attach a supporting statement when the form asks for one.
Not obtaining a receipt, leading to uncertainty if the court received the{application}."
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