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Form Part I: No. 33 Notice to be Transmitted by a Distinct Probate Registrar of Application having been made to him for Grant of Probate, or Administration with Will Annexed

Part I: No. 33 is a notice that a distinct probate registrar sends after receiving an application for a Grant of Probate or Administration with Will annexed. It is used to inform interested parties that the application has been lodged with the Courts Service.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 33 Notice to be Transmitted by a Distinct Probate Registrar of Application having been made to him for Grant of Probate, or Administration with Will Annexed

Part I: No. 33 is a notice that a distinct probate registrar sends after receiving an application for a Grant of Probate or Administration with Will annexed. It is used to inform interested parties that the application has been lodged with the Courts Service.

The notice records the date of application, the name of the deceased, the type of grant sought, and the registrar’s reference number.

Risk Radar

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  • 1The most common mistake is omitting a beneficiary from the notice distribution list.
  • 2Incorrect reference number entered
  • 3Wrong grant type (Probate vs Administration) recorded
  • 4Failure to send the notice to all interested parties
  • 5Delay in issuing the notice after application receipt

Plain English

When someone applies to the probate court for a grant of probate or for administration of an estate that has a will, the registrar must send a formal notice to the applicant and any other parties. This form is that notice. It tells you the application is now on the court's docket.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: The notice must be issued within a few days of the registrar’s receipt of the probate application; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that initial issuance.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use when an application for Grant of Probate is lodged.
  • Use when an application for Administration with Will annexed is lodged.
  • Do not use for a simple Grant of Administration (no will).
  • Do not use for a High Court probate application.
  • Use only after the probate registrar receives the full application package.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Application for Grant of Probate

Required to notify parties of probate filing

✓ Verify you have a will annexed

Form No. 33

Application for Administration (no will)

Different notice for intestate cases

✓ Confirm no will is attached

Form No. 34

High Court probate matter

Separate high court procedure

✓ Check jurisdiction before proceeding

High Court Form 12

Deadline or filing window

The notice must be issued within a few days of the registrar’s receipt of the probate application; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that initial issuance.

Before you submit

  1. 1Confirm the deceased’s full legal name matches the death certificate.
  2. 2Enter the correct date of death.
  3. 3Select the appropriate grant type.
  4. 4Record the exact probate application reference number.
  5. 5Check the address details for all recipients.
  6. 6Verify the notice is signed or electronically authorised by the registrar.
  7. 7Attach a copy of the original application receipt.
  8. 8Save a PDF copy for the court file.
  9. 9Confirm delivery method (post or email) for each party.

How to file this form

  1. 1Log into the Courts Service probate portal.
  2. 2Open the pending application record.
  3. 3Select ‘Generate Notice – Form No. 33’.
  4. 4Enter required details and review for accuracy.
  5. 5Generate the PDF and sign electronically.
  6. 6Send the notice by post or email to all listed parties.
  7. 7Upload the sent notice PDF to the application file.

Known limitations

  1. 1Only applicable to distinct probate registrars; not for district registrars.
  2. 2Does not cover intestate administration without a will.
  3. 3Electronic delivery depends on the recipient’s consent to email.
  4. 4The form does not include a space for additional comments.

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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 still active and unchanged as of the latest Courts Service updates (2024). No recent revisions have been announced.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Confirm the registrar reference number field is present.
  • Check that the grant type dropdown includes both Probate and Administration with Will.
  • Verify the date format matches the court’s standard (DD/MM/YYYY).
  • Ensure the electronic delivery option is enabled in the system.

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Quick Facts

The probate registrar completes the notice; the applicant and any beneficiaries or interested parties receive it.
The notice records the date of application, the name of the deceased, the type of grant sought, and the registrar’s reference number.
It is issued as soon as the registrar logs the probate application, typically within a few days of receipt.
The notice is generated by the probate office of the Courts Service and sent by post or electronic delivery to the parties named in the application.
Accurate notice ensures all interested parties are aware of the proceeding; missing or incorrect notices can delay the grant or lead to disputes.
1. The registrar checks the application details entered into the probate system. 2. Using the standard template, the registrar fills in the deceased’s name, date of death, type of grant, and reference number. 3. The notice is printed or emailed to the applicant and any other parties listed. 4. A copy is filed in the court record for future reference.

Form Details

Revision date
29/01/26

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  • SRCForm title and number derived from Courts Service naming convention.
  • SRCPurpose inferred from typical probate notice procedures.
  • SRCFields listed based on standard probate application data.
  • SRCDelivery methods assumed from common court practice.
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact wording of notice content.
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic signature capability.

Common confusion points

Mixing up Form No. 33 with Form No. 34 (administration without will).

Leaving out secondary beneficiaries from the distribution list.

Using the wrong date format, causing processing delays.

Failing to include the registrar’s reference number.

Assuming electronic delivery is automatic without checking consent.

Not attaching a copy of the original application receipt.

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