Superior Courts fees: Part 5

Court Fees Schedule

Table of Contents


Part 1 - Affidavits, Certificates, Taxation, etc.

  • On every affidavit filed
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The affidavit
  • On every copy of any document
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The copy or court fee card
  • On every search
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: Court fee card
  • On every stamping of an un-stamped document given in evidence
    Fee: €55.00
    Document to be stamped: The requisition to stamp
  • On every originating application to the court ex parte, other application to the court not otherwise specifically provided for, or originating notice of motion
    Fee: €130.00
    Document to be stamped: The application
  • On every certificate not otherwise provided for
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: Court fee card
  • On a summons to tax
    Fee: €70.00
    Document to be stamped: The summons
  • On the taxation of a bill of costs (for every full €100 in the amount, including witnesses’ and other expenses and VAT, allowed)
    Fee: €8.00
    Document to be stamped: The original bill or court fee card
  • On the issue of a certificate of taxation
    Fee: €70.00
    Document to be stamped: The certificate or court fee card
  • On every application for an endorsement of a certificate for registration of a judgment mortgage in the Property Registration Authority
    Fee: €20.00
    Document to be stamped: The certificate

Part 2 - Civil Proceedings

  • On the issue of any document initiating civil proceedings
    • A claim consisting solely of a liquidated claim not exceeding €5,000.00
      Fee: €25.00
      Document to be stamped: The original document
    • A claim consisting solely of a liquidated claim greater than €5,000.00 but not exceeding €10,000.00
      Fee: €70.00
      Document to be stamped: The original document
    • A claim consisting solely of a liquidated claim greater than €10,000.00
      Fee: €80.00
      Document to be stamped: The original document
    • All other claims or applications
      Fee: €80.00
      Document to be stamped: The original document
  • On lodging any affidavit (other than under Order 47 of the District Court Rules 1997)
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The affidavit
  • On the issue of a summons in the nature of a subpoena ad testificandum or duces tecum
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The original summons
  • On the issue of a notice of motion otherwise not specifically provided for
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The original notice of motion
  • On the issue of a notice of application for compensation under the Malicious Injuries Act 1981
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The original notice of application
  • On a certificate at the foot of a memorandum for the registration of a decree
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The certificate or court fee card
  • On the filing of every counterclaim or set off
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The document filed
  • On an application for an endorsement of a certificate for registration of a judgment mortgage in the Property Registration Authority
    Fee: €20.00
    Document to be stamped: The certificate
  • On every judgment by default entered in the office (including affidavits)
    • Judgment for a liquidated sum not exceeding €5,000.00
      Fee: €25.00
      Document to be stamped: The request for judgment
    • Judgment for a liquidated sum greater than €5,000.00 but not exceeding €10,000.00
      Fee: €70.00
      Document to be stamped: The request for judgment
    • Judgment for a liquidated sum greater than €10,000.00
      Fee: €80.00
      Document to be stamped: The request for judgment

Part 3 - Enforcement of court orders proceedings

  • On the issue of a summons for attendance of a debtor
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The original summons
  • On the issue of a summons for committal in default of payment or of a variation summons
    Fee: €15.00
    Document to be stamped: The original summons

Part 4 - Licensing matters

  • On an application for a declaration under section 15(1) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1960
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a certificate for the grant of a spirit grocer's or a retail beer dealer's licence
    • Consequent on a declaration of intention to apply
      Fee: €150.00
      Document: The application
    • In any other case
      Fee: €150.00
      Document: The application
  • On an application for an interim transfer of a licence or an endorsement under section 28 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1960
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a certificate of transfer of a licence
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The notice of intention to apply
  • On the issue of a certificate of renewal of a licence
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The certificate or court fee card
  • On an application for a certificate for the grant of a new wholesale beer dealer's licence
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The notice of intention to apply
  • On an application for a Special Exemption Order
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a General Exemption Order
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for an occasional licence
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application under section 23 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000 for licensing of an Authorised Event
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for an order under section 19 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1960
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for an order under section 20(2) or 20(3) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a certificate under section 27 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1960
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for an order under section 10 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962
    Fee: €750.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for an authorisation under section 14 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for orders under sections 16, 17 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962 or section 16 of the 1960 Act
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a restaurant certificate or limited restaurant certificate
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a declaration under section 15(2) of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1960
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a certificate of registration of a club
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for an authorisation for an extension of club hours
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On inspecting the Licensing Register or Clubs Register
    Fee: €35.00
    Document: The requisition or court fee card
  • On an application for a public dancing licence
    • For a period not exceeding one month
      Fee: €150.00
      Document: The application
    • Any other public dancing licence
      Fee: €335.00
      Document: The application
  • On an application for a music and singing licence
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a certificate for a gaming licence
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a certificate of qualification to carry on the business of auctioneer or house agent
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for a lottery licence under section 28 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On an application for any other order, declaration, certificate or licence in licensing matters
    Fee: €150.00
    Document: The application
  • On lodging a notice of objection to renewal of an Intoxicating Liquor Licence
    Fee: €35.00
    Document: The notice

Part 5 - Appeals to Circuit Court other than appeals in criminal cases

  • On lodgement with the clerk of the District Court of the notice of appeal
    Fee: €25.00
    Document to be stamped: The notice of appeal

Part 6 - Cases Stated

  • On delivery of a case stated
    Fee: €25.00
    Document to be stamped: The original case stated

Part 7 - Proceedings under Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982

  • An application under the above Act (including an appeal under section 26(5))
    Fee: €15.00
    Document: The application or the notice of appeal
  • An order determining an application referred to at reference number 1
    Fee: €15.00
    Document: The order or court fee card

Part 8 - Appeals under Betting Act 1931

  • On every notice of appeal under section 13 of the Betting Act 1931
    Fee: €165.00
    Document: The notice

Part 9 - Small claims procedure

  • On lodging an application with the Small Claims Registrar
    Fee: €25.00
    Document: The application or court fee card
  • On lodging a Notice of Dispute with a counterclaim with the Small Claims Registrar
    Fee: €25.00
    Document: The notice or court fee card

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