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Form 26.2 Certificate By Superintendent - (To Be Endorsed On Back Of Warrant)
Form 26.2 is a Certificate by the Superintendent that must be written on the back of a court warrant. It is used when a superintendent needs to confirm or endorse information required by the Courts Service.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 26.2 Certificate By Superintendent - (To Be Endorsed On Back Of Warrant)
Form 26.2 is a Certificate by the Superintendent that must be written on the back of a court warrant. It is used when a superintendent needs to confirm or endorse information required by the Courts Service.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign the certificate.
- 2Writing on the wrong side of the warrant
- 3Omitting the superintendent’s signature
- 4Using an illegible pen or handwriting
- 5Incorrect date format
Plain English
Think of this as a short note a court superintendent adds to a warrant to confirm that everything on it is correct. It’s a mandatory part of the paperwork before the warrant can be acted on.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be completed before the warrant is served or executed. There is no separate filing deadline beyond that requirement.
- 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 warrant needs the superintendent’s endorsement
- For any execution of a warrant that requires official certification
- When the warrant is being issued for the first time
- If a previously endorsed warrant is being re‑issued
- To satisfy a request from a law enforcement agency
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Warrant amendment
Used for changing details on an existing warrant
✓ Check if only minor changes are needed
Court order without warrant
Different certification for orders not requiring a warrant
✓ Confirm the document type first
Appeal of warrant decision
Separate appeal process
✓ Use only after the warrant has been served
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be completed before the warrant is served or executed. There is no separate filing deadline beyond that requirement.
Before you submit
- 1Warrant is the correct version for the case
- 2Back of warrant is clean and free of marks
- 3Superintendent’s full name and title are printed
- 4Signature is present and legible
- 5Date is entered in DD/MM/YYYY format
- 6No stray ink or corrections on the certificate area
- 7All required fields are filled before returning to the clerk
How to file this form
- 1Retrieve the original warrant from the court file
- 2Turn the warrant over to the blank endorsement area
- 3Enter the certificate details as required
- 4Sign and date the certificate
- 5Review for completeness and legibility
- 6Return the warrant to the court clerk for filing
- 7File a copy of the endorsed warrant in your records
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to physical warrants; no electronic version exists
- 2Cannot be used for orders that do not require a warrant
- 3Superintendent must be authorised for the specific court jurisdiction
- 4Form does not capture detailed reasons for endorsement
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 26.2 is currently in active use with no recent amendments. Verify the latest version on the Courts Service website before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 26.2
- Check that the back‑of‑warrant space matches the current layout
- Verify the required signature fields are present
- Ensure the date format follows DD/MM/YYYY
- Look for any new guidance notes on the Courts Service portal
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical court warrant procedures
- SRCSpecific field requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission method (back of warrant) not confirmed in official source
- SRCRisk list based on common procedural errors in Irish courts
- SRCNo official version change noted; status not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 26.2 with Form 26.1 (different certification)
Writing the certificate on the front of the warrant
Using an electronic signature instead of a handwritten one
Leaving the date field blank or using the wrong format
Signing with an unofficial title or abbreviation
Failing to return the warrant to the clerk after signing
Assuming the form can be submitted online
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