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Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 7 Notice for Warrant or Instrument to be Served by Admiralty Marshal
Part II – Miscellaneous No. 7 is a notice used to inform the Courts Service that a warrant or other court instrument should be served by the Admiralty Marshal. It is used in maritime or admiralty matters where the court orders service of documents on a ship, vessel owner or maritime party.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 7 Notice for Warrant or Instrument to be Served by Admiralty Marshal
Part II – Miscellaneous No. 7 is a notice used to inform the Courts Service that a warrant or other court instrument should be served by the Admiralty Marshal. It is used in maritime or admiralty matters where the court orders service of documents on a ship, vessel owner or maritime party.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the case number blank or wrong, which stops the Marshal from locating the order.
- 2Incorrect case number or docket reference
- 3Wrong name or address of the vessel/person
- 4Missing signature or date
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court office
Plain English
If a court has issued a warrant or order that needs to be delivered to a ship or a maritime business, you fill out this notice so the Admiralty Marshal can do the job. The form tells the court what needs to be served, to whom, and where.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically within 14 days of the warrant being issued, to avoid default service issues.
- 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 a court order in an admiralty case needs to be served on a ship or maritime entity.
- When the court specifically directs service by the Admiralty Marshal.
- When you have a warrant, summons, or injunction relating to maritime law.
- If you need an official receipt of service from the Marshal.
- For any service that cannot be performed by ordinary process servers due to jurisdiction.
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Use this form or another form?
Service on a land‑based defendant
Sheriff handles non‑maritime service
✓ Verify the defendant’s location first
Part II No. 3 Notice for Service by Sheriff
International service of a warrant
Different protocol for cross‑border service
✓ Check treaty requirements
Form A – International Service Request
Emergency seizure of a vessel
Direct court order for seizure, not just service
✓ Ensure you have a valid seizure order
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically within 14 days of the warrant being issued, to avoid default service issues.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court docket
- 2Full name and address of the vessel or party to be served
- 3Correct description of the warrant or instrument
- 4Original warrant or a certified copy attached
- 5Signature and date entered
- 6Self‑addressed stamped envelope included (if required)
- 7Form printed clearly on A4 paper
- 8No stray marks or corrections
- 9Correct court registry address used
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest PDF from courts.ie
- 2Print the form on white A4 paper
- 3Complete all fields in black ink
- 4Attach a copy of the warrant or order
- 5Sign and date the notice
- 6Place the form in an envelope with a self‑addressed stamped return envelope
- 7Post or hand‑deliver to the designated Admiralty Division registry
Known limitations
- 1No online submission option
- 2Only accepts paper copies; electronic PDFs are not accepted
- 3Must be submitted to the specific district court handling the admiralty case
- 4The form does not cover service on foreign vessels outside Irish jurisdiction
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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
- Confirm the form header shows Part II – Miscellaneous No. 7
- Check that the case number field matches the current court docket format
- Verify that the Admiralty Marshal contact details are up to date
- Ensure the signature line includes space for both applicant and witness if required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name
- SRCPurpose (notice for service by Admiralty Marshal) inferred from title
- SRCSubmission method (post/hand‑delivery) not confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline of 14 days inferred from typical court practice, not confirmed
- SRCRequirement for self‑addressed envelope not confirmed in official source
- SRCNo online portal confirmed for this form
- SRCVersion status (2024) not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Admiralty Marshal service with ordinary sheriff service
Leaving the vessel’s IMO number off the notice
Using an outdated form version
Sending the notice to the civil division instead of the Admiralty Division
Failing to attach the original warrant
Unclear whether a self‑addressed envelope is needed
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