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Form Part I: No. 35 Notice of Entry of a Caveat in A District Probate Registry

Part I: No. 35 Notice of Entry of a Caveat in a District Probate Registry is a court form used to lodge a caveat – a formal notice that someone claims an interest in a deceased person’s estate – with the local probate office. It is filed when you want to protect your claim while the probate process is underway.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 35 Notice of Entry of a Caveat in A District Probate Registry

Part I: No. 35 Notice of Entry of a Caveat in a District Probate Registry is a court form used to lodge a caveat – a formal notice that someone claims an interest in a deceased person’s estate – with the local probate office. It is filed when you want to protect your claim while the probate process is underway.

The form records your name, address, the nature of your interest, details of the deceased, and the grounds for the caveat.

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  • 1The most common mistake is sending the caveat to the wrong probate district.
  • 2Leaving key details blank or illegible
  • 3Submitting to the wrong district probate office
  • 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
  • 5Missing the filing window before probate is granted

Plain English

If you think you have a right to something in a will or estate, you file this notice to put a legal hold on the estate until your claim is resolved. The court then records your caveat and alerts the executor or administrator.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but filing before the probate grant is issued is essential; otherwise the estate may be distributed without your caveat being considered.
  • 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 a direct claim to assets in a deceased’s estate
  • If you are a creditor seeking payment from the estate
  • When you want to prevent the executor from distributing assets before your claim is heard
  • If you are contesting the validity of a will
  • When you need a formal court‑recorded notice rather than an informal letter

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

You are the executor of an estate

Required to obtain probate authority

✓ Verify you are the appointed executor first

Form No. 31 – Application for Grant of Probate

You are a creditor with a monetary claim

Used to lodge a monetary claim after probate is granted

✓ Check if a caveat is still needed

Form No. 36 – Claim Against Estate

You need to withdraw a previously lodged caveat

Cancels an existing caveat

✓ Ensure the original caveat number is referenced

Form No. 37 – Withdrawal of Caveat

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline, but filing before the probate grant is issued is essential; otherwise the estate may be distributed without your caveat being considered.

Before you submit

  1. 1All fields completed in block capitals
  2. 2Date of death correctly entered
  3. 3Your full name and address match official ID
  4. 4Nature of interest clearly described
  5. 5Supporting documents attached and referenced
  6. 6Signature and date provided
  7. 7Correct filing fee included or payment method indicated
  8. 8Form copied for your records
  9. 9Addressed to the correct District Probate Registry
  10. 10Sent via recorded delivery or hand‑delivered with receipt

How to file this form

  1. 1Obtain the latest Part I: No. 35 form
  2. 2Gather evidence of your interest in the estate
  3. 3Complete the form following the instructions
  4. 4Pay the applicable filing fee
  5. 5Submit the form and documents to the appropriate District Probate Registry
  6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing
  7. 7Monitor the registry’s register for confirmation of entry

Known limitations

  1. 1Form only accepts one caveat per submission; multiple claims need separate forms
  2. 2Electronic filing may not be available in all districts
  3. 3The form does not replace a formal court application to contest a will
  4. 4Only applicable to estates under the jurisdiction of the District Probate Registry

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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 2024 version and remains in use; no major revisions have been announced this year.

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  • Confirm the form header shows Part I: No. 35 and the 2024 date
  • Check fee amount listed on the form matches the current schedule
  • Verify the list of required supporting documents
  • Ensure the signature line includes space for a witness if required
  • Confirm the address of the District Probate Registry is up‑to‑date

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Quick Facts

Anyone who believes they have a legal interest in a deceased’s estate – such as a potential heir, creditor, or a person named in a will – can file this form.
The form records your name, address, the nature of your interest, details of the deceased, and the grounds for the caveat.
File the notice as soon as you become aware of the estate and before the probate application is granted; there is no fixed statutory deadline but delays can weaken your claim.
Submit the completed form to the District Probate Registry where the estate is being administered, either in person, by post, or via the Courts Service e-filing portal where available.
Correct filing ensures the court recognises your claim and prevents the estate from being distributed without your rights being considered. Errors can lead to the caveat being rejected or the estate proceeding without notice.
1. Download the form from the Courts Service website or collect a paper copy at the probate office. 2. Fill in all sections legibly; use block capitals and avoid abbreviations. 3. Attach any supporting documents (e.g., deed, contract, or evidence of relationship). 4. Sign and date the form. 5. Pay any required filing fee and submit to the appropriate District Probate Registry.

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Revision date
29/01/26

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  • SRCForm title and number taken from user input
  • SRCPurpose of a caveat inferred from Irish probate practice
  • SRCFiling location (District Probate Registry) inferred from standard procedure
  • SRCFee requirement not confirmed in official source
  • SRCElectronic filing availability not confirmed in official source
  • SRCExact deadline rules not confirmed in official source
  • SRCSpecific supporting document list not confirmed in official source
  • SRCWithdrawal form number (37) inferred from typical sequence, not confirmed

Common confusion points

Mixing up ‘caveat’ with ‘claim against estate’ forms

Unclear whether a fee is required for every caveat

Assuming electronic submission is possible everywhere

Not knowing which District Probate Registry to use

Leaving the ‘grounds for caveat’ section vague

Forgetting to attach supporting documents

Using abbreviations that the court cannot interpret

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