Making your small claims application
There are two ways that you can make your small claims application. You can make an application and pay online or you can make an application and pay through the court office.
Please note that all correspondence, including your application, will be shared with the respondent.
Making your application and paying online:
- Log on to CSOL.ie to create an account.
- Create your username and password, you will need an email address to do this.
- Select the 'Public Registered User' option as account type.
- Fill in your details as required by the system.
- Once you finalise your account set-up you can begin filling out your claim.
- Once you submit your application the small claims registrar will review it.
- If your application is approved you will receive an email to pay the €25 fee. You will need your bank card to pay the fee online.
- If your application is rejected, you will receive an email notification with feedback from the small claims registrar and information on next steps.
Making your application and paying through the court office
To complete your small claims application form, you can:
- Download the application form from our forms page.
- Request the application form by post from your local court office.
- Visit your local court office and they can assist you in completing an application.
Once your application form is filled out you must send it by post or bring it in person to the relevant court office.
Submitting your application to the court office by post:
- You must send your application to the relevant court office, you should include the €25 fee. This can be a postal order, bank draft or cheque.
- If your application is approved, the small claims registrar will notify you by post and the claim will be sent to the respondent.
- If your application is rejected, the application and €25 fee will be sent back to you by post. Feedback from the small claims registrar will be included.
Submitting your application to the court office in person:
- The small claims registrar will review your application at the counter.
- If your application is approved, you must pay the €25. You can pay at the counter with cash or use a debit/credit card.
- If your application is rejected, the small claims registrar can offer guidance for next steps.