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Form Part 3 - Certificates: No.1 Certificate of Judgment Sought to be Enforced or Recognised in a Contracting State of the Brussels or Lugano Convention
The Certificate of Judgment Sought to be Enforced or Recognised in a Contracting State of the Brussels or Lugano Convention is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to request recognition or enforcement of an Irish court judgment in another EU/EEA country that is party to the Brussels I or Lugano Convention. It is filed when you want a foreign court to enforce an Irish judgment.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 3 - Certificates: No.1 Certificate of Judgment Sought to be Enforced or Recognised in a Contracting State of the Brussels or Lugano Convention
The Certificate of Judgment Sought to be Enforced or Recognised in a Contracting State of the Brussels or Lugano Convention is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to request recognition or enforcement of an Irish court judgment in another EU/EEA country that is party to the Brussels I or Lugano Convention. It is filed when you want a foreign court to enforce an Irish judgment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the original judgment.
- 2Incorrect foreign court details
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Failure to attach the original judgment
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If you have won a case in Ireland and need the judgment to be honoured in, say, France or Germany, you fill out this certificate. It tells the Irish courts that you are asking a foreign court to recognise and enforce the decision under EU/EEA rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but filing should occur before you lodge any enforcement application in the foreign jurisdiction to avoid procedural setbacks.
- 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 need enforcement of an Irish judgment in another EU/EEA state.
- When the foreign court requires a formal certificate under the Brussels or Lugano Convention.
- If the judgment is final and enforceable in Ireland.
- When you are the judgment creditor (the party awarded money or relief).
- If you are applying for recognition of a judgment that is not yet enforceable in Ireland, a different form may be needed.
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Enforcement in non‑EU state
Different legal basis, not covered by Brussels/Lugano
✓ Verify the target country’s treaty status
Certificate of Judgment for Non‑Convention Countries
Recognition of a foreign judgment in Ireland
Opposite direction – you are the debtor
✓ Confirm the foreign judgment meets Irish criteria
Form 1 – Application for Recognition of Foreign Judgment
Request for a certified copy of the judgment
Not an enforcement request
✓ Use only to obtain official copies
Form 2 – Request for Certified Copy
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but filing should occur before you lodge any enforcement application in the foreign jurisdiction to avoid procedural setbacks.
Before you submit
- 1Original judgment and any appeals attached.
- 2Correct name and address of the foreign court.
- 3All parties’ names exactly as on the judgment.
- 4Signature of the judgment creditor (or authorised representative).
- 5Date of completion.
- 6Electronic submission confirmation or postal receipt.
- 7Copy of the certificate retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Log into eCourts or download the PDF version.
- 2Enter judgment reference number and date.
- 3Provide details of the foreign court and enforcement request.
- 4Attach certified copies of the judgment and any related orders.
- 5Sign the form electronically or print, sign, and scan.
- 6Submit online or mail the signed document to the Central Office.
- 7Save the acknowledgment receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to states party to the Brussels I or Lugano Convention.
- 2Does not cover enforcement of judgments in non‑EU countries.
- 3Requires the Irish judgment to be final and enforceable.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available for all users.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is currently the 2023 version and remains in force. No major revisions have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm that the eCourts portal lists Part 3 – Certificates – No.1.
- Verify that the signature field allows electronic signing.
- Ensure the list of accepted supporting documents matches the current guidance.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCPurpose (recognition/enforcement under Brussels/Lugano) inferred from title.
- SRCSubmission methods (eCourts portal, post) based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCSignature and supporting document requirements are standard for similar certificates.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline or timing windows.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific electronic signing capabilities.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the Brussels I and Lugano Convention jurisdictions.
Assuming the same form works for non‑EU countries.
Leaving the foreign court address blank or incomplete.
Using a non‑certified copy of the judgment.
Forgetting to sign the form before submission.
Submitting the form after the foreign enforcement action has already started.
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