27.4 Order To Estreat

What this form is for

• • When you have a final judgment and need to enforce payment by seizing assets.
• • If the debtor has ignored a writ of execution and you want bailiffs to act.
• • When you want a court‑authorised sale of specific property.
• • Instead of a standard writ of execution, when you need a formal estreat order.
• • If you require the court’s permission to seize assets that are not ordinary movable goods.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the Order to Estreat within the statutory enforcement period—usually six months after the judgment becomes final—unless a longer period is granted by the court.

Before you submit

• • Judgment reference number correct
• • Original judgment copy attached
• • Accurate description of assets to be estreated
• • Creditor’s full name and address entered
• • All required signatures present
• • Filing fee paid or receipt attached
• • Form dated
• • Submitted to the correct court registry
• • Copy retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Gather the final judgment and any prior enforcement notices.
2. 2Download Form 27.4 from the Courts Service website or collect a paper copy.
3. 3Complete the form using clear, legible handwriting or typed text.
4. 4Attach the judgment copy and calculate the filing fee.
5. 5Pay the fee at the court registry or via the online payment portal.
6. 6Submit the form and attachments in person or by post to the issuing court.
7. 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to judgments already finalised.
• • Cannot be used for debts under €500 without court permission.
• • Does not cover enforcement of tax liabilities (use Revenue enforcement forms).
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all courts.
• • Form does not include a schedule for asset valuation.