Debt Claim Notice (up to €15000) — Digital (Self-Complete)

A debt claim notice in Ireland is the document used to start District Court proceedings to recover money you are owed. This is a digital, self-complete District Court claim notice template for recovering a debt of up to €15,000, completed online. It is for businesses and individuals with a clear, undisputed debt who are comfortable preparing the document themselves. No solicitor reviews your answers or the finished document at this price.

Before issuing proceedings, it is usually sensible to send a clear written demand giving the debtor a final opportunity to pay. Court proceedings involve rules on service, time limits and court fees, and the debtor may defend the claim. If the debt is disputed, the amount is close to the limit, or you are unsure about procedure, a solicitor-handled option may be more suitable.

What’s included

• A self-complete District Court claim notice template for recovering a debt up to €15,000
• Completed online from a short questionnaire

No solicitor review is included at this price.

Who this is for

• Small businesses owed money for unpaid invoices
• Landlords or sole traders pursuing a clear, unpaid debt
• People owed money under a loan or agreement who have already sent a demand
• Claimants who want a low-cost template and do not need a solicitor’s input

How it works

1. This service cannot be ordered here; to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about you, the debtor and the amount owed.
3. Your document is prepared from your answers. No solicitor reviews your answers or the finished document at this price, so please check your details carefully.
4. Your completed document is delivered to you by email.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a District Court debt claim template cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

What is the District Court limit for debt claims?

This template is for debts of up to €15,000, which is the monetary limit for claims of this kind in the District Court. Larger claims are dealt with in the Circuit Court or High Court.

What if the debtor disputes the claim?

If the debtor enters a defence, the claim will usually proceed to a hearing. At that stage you may want to consider solicitor-handled help, as defended claims involve evidence and procedure.

For more on resolving disputes and court claims, see our Disputes & Litigation in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.