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Form 41B.07 Certificate Of Arrears
The 41B.07 Certificate of Arrears is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to certify that a debt or financial obligation is in arrears. It is typically required in court proceedings where proof of unpaid amounts is needed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 41B.07 Certificate Of Arrears
The 41B.07 Certificate of Arrears is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to certify that a debt or financial obligation is in arrears. It is typically required in court proceedings where proof of unpaid amounts is needed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the authorised signature, which invalidates the certificate.
- 2Incorrect debtor name or reference number
- 3Missing signature of authorised officer
- 4Wrong amount or dates entered
- 5Submitting after the court hearing deadline
Plain English
If you owe money and a court needs official proof that you are behind on payments, you fill out this certificate. It simply states the amount owed, the due date and confirms the arrears status.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the certificate before the court hearing date or within any statutory 14‑day notice period specified in the court order.
- 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 creditor needs to prove a specific debt is overdue in a civil case.
- When a bailiff requests court authority to enforce a judgment.
- When a court orders a party to provide evidence of arrears.
- When a statutory demand is being contested and proof of arrears is required.
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✓ Use only for full bankruptcy applications
Enforcement order
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Deadline or filing window
File the certificate before the court hearing date or within any statutory 14‑day notice period specified in the court order.
Before you submit
- 1Completed form in black ink
- 2Correct debtor name and reference
- 3Accurate amount and dates
- 4Signature of authorised officer
- 5Supporting invoice or statement attached
- 6Copy of the form retained
- 7Correct court address or e‑filing login
- 8Postage receipt or electronic confirmation
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest 41B.07 PDF from courts.ie.
- 2Print and fill out the form by hand.
- 3Obtain the required signature.
- 4Attach supporting documents.
- 5Post to the appropriate court registry or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Record the tracking number or upload confirmation.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepted by District and Circuit Courts, not by the High Court.
- 2Electronic submission may not be available for all jurisdictions.
- 3Form does not replace a full financial statement; it only certifies arrears.
- 4No provision for multiple debtors on a single form.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The 41B.07 form is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in use for all civil courts. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows version 2024.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current district court.
- Verify the signature field includes the title ‘Authorized Court Officer’.
- Ensure the date fields use DD/MM/YYYY format.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCTypical use cases inferred from Irish civil procedure practice.
- SRCSignature requirement based on standard court certification forms.
- SRCDeadline guidance derived from general court notice periods.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 14‑day statutory window.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for 41B.07.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the Certificate of Arrears with a Statutory Demand form.
Leaving the date fields in US format (MM/DD/YYYY).
Using a photocopy of a signature instead of an original.
Sending the form to the Central Office instead of the local court.
Attaching unrelated documents that clutter the filing.
Failing to include the debtor’s full legal name.
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