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Form 27.1 Certificate Of Breach Of Recognisance (To Be Endorsed On The Recognisance)
Form 27.1 Certificate of Breach of Recognisance is a court document that records that a person has failed to comply with the conditions of a recognisance. It is used when a recognisance is breached and the court needs an official certificate.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 27.1 Certificate Of Breach Of Recognisance (To Be Endorsed On The Recognisance)
Form 27.1 Certificate of Breach of Recognisance is a court document that records that a person has failed to comply with the conditions of a recognisance. It is used when a recognisance is breached and the court needs an official certificate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the recognisance reference number.
- 2Leaving the recognisance reference number blank
- 3Misspelling the recognisand’s name
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you or someone you represent has broken the terms of a recognisance – for example, not paying the required sum or not appearing in court – the court will issue this certificate. It simply confirms the breach and starts any further legal steps.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the certificate promptly after the breach is identified; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays can hinder enforcement.
- 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 recognisance is breached and the court needs an official record
- To start enforcement proceedings after a breach
- If the recognisand fails to pay the pledged sum
- If the recognisand does not appear as required by the recognisance
- When the court requests a formal breach certificate for further action
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Bail breach
Used for bail conditions, not recognisance
✓ Verify if bail, not recognisance, applies
Failure to appear in civil case
Different procedure for civil summons
✓ Check case type before filing
Debt recovery without recognisance
Debt claim, not breach of recognisance
✓ Use only for ordinary debt claims
Deadline or filing window
File the certificate promptly after the breach is identified; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays can hinder enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1Recognisance reference number entered correctly
- 2Recognisand’s full name matches the original recognisance
- 3Nature of breach clearly described
- 4Date of breach accurate
- 5Signature of authorised court official obtained
- 6Copy of original recognisance attached
- 7Any supporting evidence (e.g., missed court notice) attached
- 8Form signed where required
- 9Correct court registry address used
- 10Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Gather original recognisance and evidence of breach
- 2Complete Form 27.1 with accurate details
- 3Have the form signed by the court clerk or registrar
- 4Make a copy for your records
- 5Send or deliver the original to the issuing court’s registry
- 6Obtain receipt or acknowledgment of filing
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to recognisances, not bail or other court orders
- 2Electronic filing may not be available in all courts
- 3No guidance on penalties – those are set by the court after the certificate
- 4Not a substitute for legal advice on enforcement
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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 ‘Form 27.1 – Certificate of Breach of Recognisance’
- Check for any new fields added after 2022 (e.g., electronic signature box)
- Verify the court registry address listed matches the issuing court
- Ensure the latest version is downloaded from the Courts Service website
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service website
- SRCPurpose inferred from form namebreach of recognisance
- SRCFiling location based on typical court registry practice in Ireland
- SRCNo official deadline foundnoted as prompt filing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic filing availability for this specific form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact signature authority requirements
Common confusion points
Mixing up recognisance with bail conditions
Leaving the breach description vague
Forgetting to attach the original recognisance
Submitting to the wrong court registry
Using an old paper copy instead of the latest version
Unclear whether a signature from a solicitor is acceptable
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