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Notice of Application to the Supreme Court
The Notice of Application to the Supreme Court is a formal document filed with the Courts Service of Ireland when a party wishes to bring a matter before the Supreme Court. It is used for appeals, references, or original applications that require Supreme Court consideration.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Notice of Application to the Supreme Court
The Notice of Application to the Supreme Court is a formal document filed with the Courts Service of Ireland when a party wishes to bring a matter before the Supreme Court. It is used for appeals, references, or original applications that require Supreme Court consideration.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the strict deadline.
- 2Missing the 14‑day filing deadline
- 3Failing to attach a certified copy of the lower court judgment
- 4Incorrect case number or party details
- 5Unsigned or improperly certified form
Plain English
If you need the highest court in Ireland to hear your case, you start by filing this notice. It tells the court what you are asking for and why the Supreme Court should look at it. Think of it as the first official step to get your case onto the Supreme Court’s agenda.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within 14 days of the lower court judgment, unless the Supreme Court has granted an extension. Late filings are usually dismissed.
- 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 want to appeal a High Court decision to the Supreme Court
- When you are seeking a reference on a point of law
- When you are making an original application under the Constitution
- When the Supreme Court has ordered a further hearing
- When a lower court has granted leave to appeal and you must now commence the Supreme Court proceedings
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Appeal from High Court
For appeals to the High Court, not the Supreme Court
✓ Verify the correct court before filing
Form 12 – Notice of Appeal to the High Court
Reference on a point of law
Used when a lower court seeks Supreme Court guidance
✓ Ensure the lower court has formally requested the reference
Form 13 – Application for Reference
Original constitutional application
For cases not arising from a lower court decision
✓ Confirm you meet the constitutional criteria
Form 14 – Original Application to Supreme Court
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within 14 days of the lower court judgment, unless the Supreme Court has granted an extension. Late filings are usually dismissed.
Before you submit
- 1Use the 2024 version of the form
- 2All parties’ full names and addresses entered correctly
- 3Correct case number and lower court reference
- 4Signed by the applicant or authorised solicitor
- 5Certified copy of the judgment attached
- 6Filing fee paid and receipt attached
- 7If filing online, PDF is under 10 MB and digitally signed
- 8Cover letter stating purpose of filing included
- 9Copy retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest form from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal
- 3Gather required supporting documents
- 4Pay the filing fee (online or by bank draft)
- 5Submit the package by post or upload through e‑filing
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email
- 7Notify the other parties of the filing
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts applications that meet Supreme Court Rules criteria
- 2Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate
- 3Form does not accommodate multiple simultaneous appeals – separate notices required
- 4No provision for filing in languages other than English or Irish
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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->The form is currently the 2024 version, last updated in March 2024. No further changes have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form version date (2024) on the first page
- Verify any new fee amounts listed in the fee schedule
- Confirm the required supporting documents (e.g., certified judgment copy)
- Ensure the electronic signature field is present if filing online
- Review any updated time‑limit instructions in the Supreme Court Rules
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland website
- SRCDeadline inference from Supreme Court Rules (14‑day standard appeal period)
- SRCSubmission methods (post and e‑filing portal) from general Courts Service filing guidance
- SRCFee and certification requirements inferred from typical Irish court filing practice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amount and digital certificate specifications
Common confusion points
Mixing up the Supreme Court notice with the High Court appeal form
Assuming the 28‑day deadline for High Court appeals applies here
Forgetting to attach a certified copy of the lower court judgment
Using a handwritten signature when an electronic signature is required for e‑filing
Not paying the correct filing fee for the Supreme Court
Submitting the form to the wrong registry office
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