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Form Part I: No. 34 Notice to Be Transmitted by a Distinct Registrar of Application having been made to him for Grant of Representation
Form Part I No. 34 is a notice sent by a distinct registrar after receiving an application for a Grant of Representation (probate or administration). It informs the court and interested parties that the application has been lodged.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 34 Notice to Be Transmitted by a Distinct Registrar of Application having been made to him for Grant of Representation
Form Part I No. 34 is a notice sent by a distinct registrar after receiving an application for a Grant of Representation (probate or administration). It informs the court and interested parties that the application has been lodged.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong representation type, which can halt the whole probate process.
- 2Incorrect applicant or deceased name spelling
- 3Wrong representation type (probate vs administration)
- 4Missing reference number on the notice
- 5Failure to notify interested parties within the statutory period
Plain English
When you apply for probate or to be appointed an administrator of an estate, the registrar will send this notice to confirm they have the application. It lets the court know the process has started and tells anyone with a claim that they have been notified.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be transmitted as soon as the registrar receives a complete application; there is no separate filing deadline beyond the receipt date.
- 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 have filed a formal application for a Grant of Representation
- When the registrar needs to confirm receipt to the court
- When interested parties must be officially notified of the application
- When the court requires a record of the application date for deadline calculations
- When you are dealing with a distinct registrar (e.g., a district court registrar) rather than the central High Court office
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Application for Grant of Representation
Used to apply for probate or administration
✓ Ensure you have the death certificate
Notice of Objection to Grant
Filed by a creditor or heir who objects
✓ Submit within 30 days of receiving the Part I No. 34 notice
Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities
Required after the grant is issued
✓ Complete once the estate is being administered
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be transmitted as soon as the registrar receives a complete application; there is no separate filing deadline beyond the receipt date.
Before you submit
- 1Applicant’s full name and address entered correctly
- 2Deceased’s full name, date of death, and last known address entered
- 3Correct representation type selected (probate or administration)
- 4Application receipt date matches the supporting documents
- 5Registrar’s distinct office code entered
- 6Reference number generated and recorded
- 7Electronic transmission confirmed
- 8Copy mailed to applicant (if requested) with correct address
- 9All mandatory fields marked with a tick or signature
How to file this form
- 1Gather the completed Grant of Representation application and supporting documents.
- 2Registrar reviews the package for completeness.
- 3Enter required details into the Courts Service system.
- 4Generate the Part I No. 34 notice automatically.
- 5Transmit the notice electronically to the court file.
- 6Print and post a copy to the applicant if they have requested it.
- 7Record the notice reference number in the case file.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to distinct registrars; a central High Court registrar uses a different notice format.
- 2Form does not accept electronic signatures; it is generated by the system.
- 3Not a substitute for the actual Grant of Representation; it only confirms receipt.
- 4Cannot be used for applications filed outside Ireland.
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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 in use for all Grant of Representation applications. No recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number matches Part I No. 34
- Check that the registrar’s distinct office is correctly identified
- Confirm the representation type field reflects current legislation
- Ensure the electronic transmission field is present and ticked
- Review any footnote updates issued by the Courts Service in the last 12 months
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from the Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical probate procedures in Ireland.
- SRCRegistrar role based on Courts Service organisational structure.
- SRCElectronic transmission practice taken from Courts Service digital filing guidelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact wording of the notice fields.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: any recent amendments after 2024.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Part I No. 34 with the actual Grant of Representation document.
Assuming the notice can be filed by the applicant instead of the registrar.
Leaving the representation type field blank or selecting the wrong option.
Forgetting to send the mailed copy when the applicant requests it.
Using the same notice for a central High Court registrar.
Not recording the reference number, leading to tracking issues.
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