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Form Part 5: No.1 In the matter of Article 13(1)(d) of the Convention on Choice of Court Agreements done at The Hague on the 30th day of June 2005 and approved on behalf of the European Union pursuant to Council Decision 2014/887/EU
Part 5: No.1 is a Courts Service of Ireland form dealing with Article 13(1)(d) of the Hague Choice of Court Convention as applied in EU law. Use it when a court decision or order must be recognised or enforced under that specific provision.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 5: No.1 In the matter of Article 13(1)(d) of the Convention on Choice of Court Agreements done at The Hague on the 30th day of June 2005 and approved on behalf of the European Union pursuant to Council Decision 2014/887/EU
Part 5: No.1 is a Courts Service of Ireland form dealing with Article 13(1)(d) of the Hague Choice of Court Convention as applied in EU law. Use it when a court decision or order must be recognised or enforced under that specific provision.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the required certified translation of the foreign judgment.
- 2Incorrect case number or date of the foreign judgment
- 3Missing certified translation
- 4Failing to attach the Convention declaration
- 5Using the wrong court registry
Plain English
This paper is for people who need an Irish court to apply the Hague Choice of Court rules for a cross‑border case. It tells the court you are asking for recognition or enforcement of a judgment that falls under Article 13(1)(d).
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing should occur promptly after the foreign judgment becomes final to avoid limitation periods for enforcement.
- 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 rely on Article 13(1)(d) of the Hague Convention for enforcement
- If the foreign judgment is from an EU member state that has ratified the Convention
- When you need a formal court order to recognise the judgment in Ireland
- Instead of a standard enforcement form that does not reference the Convention
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Standard enforcement of a foreign judgment
Used when no Convention article applies
✓ Verify if the judgment falls under the Hague Convention first
Form 11 (Enforcement of Foreign Judgments)
Recognition of a EU judgment under Brussels I
Specific to Brussels Regulation
✓ Use only for EU judgments not covered by the Hague Convention
Form 12 (Recognition of EU Judgments)
Application for a stay of execution
Seeks to pause enforcement
✓ Ensure you have already filed the recognition/enforcement form
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing should occur promptly after the foreign judgment becomes final to avoid limitation periods for enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1Original foreign judgment and certified translation attached
- 2Correct case numbers and dates entered
- 3Reference to Article 13(1)(d) and Council Decision 2014/887/EU included
- 4All required annexes (e.g., Convention declaration) are present
- 5Signature of the applicant or authorised solicitor
- 6Proof of service to the other party (if required)
- 7Submission receipt obtained from the court registry
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the complete document packet
- 2Log in to the Courts Service e‑filing portal or visit the court registry
- 3Select the appropriate court (District or High Court) based on the case value
- 4Upload or hand‑deliver the form and attachments
- 5Pay any filing fee if applicable
- 6Obtain a filing reference number or receipt
- 7Notify the other party of the filing, if required
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to cases covered by Article 13(1)(d) of the Hague Convention
- 2Not suitable for judgments from non‑Convention countries
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all courts
- 4The form does not include a fee schedule; check the court’s current fees
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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
- Check the form header for the latest issue date
- Confirm the reference to Council Decision 2014/887/EU is still current
- Verify any new electronic filing requirements on the Courts Service portal
- Ensure the declaration section matches the latest wording of Article 13(1)(d)
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
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