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Notice of Application for Solicitors (De Bonis Non)
The Notice of Application for Solicitors (De Bonis Non) is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to inform the court that a solicitor is applying for a de bonis non order on behalf of a party. It is filed when a solicitor seeks to be appointed to continue a proceeding after a previous solicitor has been removed or has withdrawn.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Notice of Application for Solicitors (De Bonis Non)
The Notice of Application for Solicitors (De Bonis Non) is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to inform the court that a solicitor is applying for a de bonis non order on behalf of a party. It is filed when a solicitor seeks to be appointed to continue a proceeding after a previous solicitor has been removed or has withdrawn.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the official withdrawal notice of the former solicitor.
- 2Missing the solicitor’s CRO registration number
- 3Failing to attach the previous solicitor’s withdrawal order
- 4Submitting to the wrong court registry
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If you are a solicitor and need to step into a case after the previous solicitor can no longer act, you must lodge this notice with the court. It tells the judge you are applying to take over the case and outlines the reasons. The form is a simple way to get the court’s permission to continue the matter.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice as soon as the previous solicitor’s withdrawal takes effect; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays can halt the case.
- 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 solicitor is taking over a case after the original solicitor is removed.
- If the court has ordered the previous solicitor to step down.
- When a solicitor withdraws voluntarily and the client needs new representation.
- To maintain continuity of proceedings without a gap in legal representation.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Previous solicitor resigns without court order
Used when no de bonis non is needed
✓ Verify if a de bonis non order is required first
Party wishes to change solicitor voluntarily
Simple change of representation
✓ No de bonis non needed if the case is not at risk
Court orders a new solicitor after misconduct
Court‑directed appointment
✓ Follow the court’s specific directions
Form 6 – Order for Appointment of New Solicitor
Deadline or filing window
File the notice as soon as the previous solicitor’s withdrawal takes effect; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays can halt the case.
Before you submit
- 1Correct solicitor name and CRO number entered
- 2Accurate case reference and court name
- 3Reason for de bonis non clearly stated
- 4Withdrawal order or court order attached
- 5Form signed and dated by the applying solicitor
- 6Copy of the form kept for records
- 7Delivery method (in‑person, post, e‑filing) confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest form from courts.ie
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or electronically
- 3Attach the supporting withdrawal/order document
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Deliver to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑filing
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the registry
- 7File a copy with the client’s file
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable for de bonis non applications, not ordinary solicitor changes
- 2Must be used in Irish courts; not for tribunals or administrative bodies
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all court types
- 4Form does not capture client consent – a separate consent letter may be required
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version is dated 2024 or later.
- Check that the CRO number field is present.
- Verify the space for attaching a withdrawal order.
- Ensure the e‑filing instructions match the current Courts Service portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 03/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number inferred from title
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose of de bonis non applications derived from Irish legal terminology
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service practices
- SRCSpecific field requirements (CRO number, case reference) are typical for solicitor forms
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline timing and e‑filing availability for every court
Common confusion points
Mixing up de bonis non with a simple change of solicitor
Leaving the CRO number blank, causing the form to be rejected
Submitting to the wrong court registry (e.g., District vs. High Court)
Using an older PDF version that lacks required fields
Forgetting to attach the withdrawal notice or court order
Assuming e‑filing is available for all courts without checking
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