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Form Part I: No. 21 Warning to Caveat

The Part I: No. 21 Warning to Caveat is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to notify a caveator that a warning has been issued against their caveat. It is filed when a party wishes to challenge or limit the effect of an existing caveat.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 21 Warning to Caveat

The Part I: No. 21 Warning to Caveat is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to notify a caveator that a warning has been issued against their caveat. It is filed when a party wishes to challenge or limit the effect of an existing caveat.

The form records the details of the caveat, the parties involved, the grounds for the warning and the court reference.

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  • 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact caveat reference number.
  • 2Leaving the caveat reference blank
  • 3Using the wrong court registry address
  • 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
  • 5Misspelling a party’s name

Plain English

If someone has lodged a caveat to stop a property or estate from being dealt with, this form lets you tell them a warning has been made. It’s a way of formally alerting the caveator that the court may restrict their claim.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: File the warning as soon as you decide to contest the caveat, ideally before any court hearing on the caveat is scheduled.
  • 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 to formally warn a caveator about a pending court action
  • If you are contesting a caveat that blocks a property sale
  • When the court has asked for a written warning before deciding on the caveat
  • To create a paper trail for future enforcement

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You want to withdraw a caveat

Used to cancel an existing caveat

✓ Verify you still hold the original caveat

Part I: No. 22 Withdrawal of Caveat

You need a court order to lift a caveat

Direct court order rather than a warning

✓ Ensure you have grounds for lifting

Part I: No. 23 Order to Lift Caveat

You are filing a general application

Broad use for many court matters

✓ Confirm it covers your specific issue

Form N1 (General Application)

Deadline or filing window

File the warning as soon as you decide to contest the caveat, ideally before any court hearing on the caveat is scheduled.

Before you submit

  1. 1Correct caveat reference number entered
  2. 2All party names spelled exactly as on court records
  3. 3Reason for warning clearly described
  4. 4Form signed and dated by the applicant
  5. 5Supporting documents attached (e.g., title deeds, correspondence)
  6. 6Correct court registry address selected
  7. 7If e‑filing, PDF is clear and under the size limit
  8. 8Copy retained for your records

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the latest Part I: No. 21 form
  2. 2Complete all required fields
  3. 3Gather supporting documents
  4. 4Sign and date the form
  5. 5Submit in person, by post, or via the e‑filing portal
  6. 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgment
  7. 7Notify the caveator of the filing (if required)

Known limitations

  1. 1Form only applies to caveats in civil matters, not criminal cases
  2. 2Electronic filing may not be available in all courtｲ locations
  3. 3No built‑in validation for caveat reference numbers
  4. 4Must be filed before any court decision on the caveat
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  6. 6Limited guidance on the website; consult court clerk if unsure

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

The form is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in active use. No recent amendments have been announced.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the form header for the 2024 revision date
  • Confirm the court reference field layout matches the latest template
  • Verify any new instruction notes on electronic filing
  • Ensure the signature block includes the updated declaration wording

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Quick Facts

Anyone who is applying to the court to have a caveat warned against – typically a creditor, executor or interested party – must file this form.
The form records the details of the caveat, the parties involved, the grounds for the warning and the court reference.
It must be filed as soon as possible after deciding to contest the caveat, usually before the court makes a final order on the matter.
Submit the completed form to the relevant District Court or Circuit Court registry in person or by post. Some courts now accept electronic filing through the Courts Service e-filing portal.
Accurate filing ensures the caveator receives proper notice; errors can delay the warning or cause the caveat to remain in force, affecting property transactions.
1. Download the Part I: No. 21 form from the Courts Service website. 2. Fill in the case number, caveat reference and both parties' names. 3. State the reason for the warning in clear, concise language. 4. Sign and date the form. 5. Attach any supporting documents, then deliver it to the court registry or upload via e‑filing.

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Revision date
29/01/26

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