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Form No.8 Notice of Intention to Appear on Petition
Form No.8 – Notice of Intention to Appear on Petition is a Courts Service of Ireland document used when a person plans to attend a petition hearing. It must be lodged before the petition is listed for hearing.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.8 Notice of Intention to Appear on Petition
Form No.8 – Notice of Intention to Appear on Petition is a Courts Service of Ireland document used when a person plans to attend a petition hearing. It must be lodged before the petition is listed for hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the hearing date has passed.
- 2Missing the 7‑day filing window
- 3Leaving key fields blank (case number, hearing date)
- 4Signing with the wrong name or without date
- 5Sending to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you have been served with a petition in the High Court or Circuit Court and you intend to show up at the hearing, you fill out this notice. It tells the court you’ll be there and lets the other parties know your plans.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing date, unless the court has given a specific extension.
- 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 when you have been served with a petition and intend to attend the hearing.
- Use instead of a general “Notice of Appearance” which is for other court proceedings.
- Use if you need to inform the court of a change in your intention to appear.
- Use when the petition is listed in the High Court or Circuit Court.
- Do not use for criminal charges – a separate notice applies.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You are a defendant in a criminal case
Different procedural rules apply
✓ Verify the case type first
Form No.12 – Notice of Intention to Appear (Criminal)
You need to change your appearance date after filing
Updates the original notice
✓ Submit amendment before the new hearing date
Form No.9 – Amendment to Notice of Intention to Appear
You are representing a company in a petition
Company must provide director’s details
✓ Ensure signatory authority is documented
Form No.8 (Company) with authorised signatory section
Deadline or filing window
File the notice at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing date, unless the court has given a specific extension.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the correct version (2024).
- 2All mandatory fields are completed.
- 3Signature and date are present.
- 4Case number matches the petition documents.
- 5Hearing date is entered correctly.
- 6Supporting proof of service attached.
- 7Copy of the notice retained for your records.
- 8Addressed to the correct court registry.
- 9Delivery method (in person, post, e‑filing) confirmed.
- 10Receipt or acknowledgment obtained after submission.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain Form No.8 from the Courts Service website or registry.
- 2Enter personal and case details accurately.
- 3Sign and date the declaration.
- 4Attach any required supporting documents.
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry before the deadline.
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only for High Court and Circuit Court petitions.
- 2Does not replace a formal appearance submission for criminal matters.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4No provision for late filing without court permission.
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.8 is currently the up‑to‑date version for 2024‑2025. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year (2024).
- Confirm the case number format matches the latest court numbering system.
- Verify the required supporting documents list has not changed.
- Ensure the signature line includes space for date.
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCTypical 7‑day filing window inferred from standard petition procedures.
- SRCSubmission methods (in person, post, e‑filing) based on general Courts Service practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline wording and any recent amendments.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific supporting documents required.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for Form No.8.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.8 with the general “Notice of Appearance” form.
Assuming electronic filing is automatic for all courts.
Leaving the hearing date blank and expecting the court to fill it in.
Submitting the form after the hearing date has already passed.
Using the wrong case number format.
Failing to attach proof of service when required.
Signing with a nickname instead of the legal name.
Sending the form to the central Courts Service office instead of the local registry.
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