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Form 45B.01 Affidavit As To Documents
This is the Affidavit As To Documents form (45B.01) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as a formal declaration regarding documents relevant to court proceedings.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 45B.01 Affidavit As To Documents
This is the Affidavit As To Documents form (45B.01) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as a formal declaration regarding documents relevant to court proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to have the document witnessed and signed!
- 2Forgetting to swear the affidavit (witnessing)
- 3Misidentifying a key supporting document
- 4Failing to declare documents that are in your possession
- 5Incorrectly dating the declaration
Plain English
Think of this as a sworn statement about what paperwork you have or haven't provided in a legal case. You use it when the Court needs official confirmation about specific evidence or documents related to your matter.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is set by the court case itself; always check the directions given by your judge or legal representative.
- 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
- You need to make a formal statement about documents relating to ongoing or anticipated court cases.
- Use this when a judge requires proof that you possess specific records (e.g., contracts, letters, financial statements).
- It is used alongside other affidavits where the focus is specifically on listing and declaring those supporting papers.
- If your declaration is purely about facts and has no documents attached or mentioned, check if a simpler affidavit suffices.
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Use this form or another form?
General Affidavit
Used when declaring facts without specific document focus
✓ Check the case requirements first.
Standard Affidavit (e.g., 45B.01 itself)
Affidavit of Service
Use this if you are proving *when* and *how* a document was served on someone else
✓ Ensure the documents mentioned match what was served.
Witness Statement
Used when providing testimony rather than just listing documents
✓ Check if your role is 'witness' or 'owner/possessor'.
CRO Forms (e.g., 12B)
Use this if the document relates directly to a company registration issue with the CRO portal
✓ Confirm the document listed pertains to that specific CRO filing.
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is set by the court case itself; always check the directions given by your judge or legal representative.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure every required field has a legible entry (no blanks where information is needed).
- 2Confirm the full name and address of the person swearing/affirming the document.
- 3Verify that all documents listed in the affidavit are actually attached or referenced correctly.
- 4Check that the date of signing matches the date of filing.
- 5Make sure the signature block is complete (name, signature space).
- 6If submitting digitally, confirm the file name clearly references '45B.01' and your case number.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of the 45B.01 form legibly.
- 2Attach copies of every document you are declaring in this affidavit.
- 3Sign the form in the designated signature area.
- 4Have the document sworn or affirmed before an authorized person (e.g., a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths).
- 5File the original signed copy with the relevant Court office.
- 6If submitting electronically, upload the scanned PDF to the appropriate Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace the need for an actual court hearing or judge's review.
- 2The content of the affidavit is only valid within the context of the specific case it relates to.
- 3It does not automatically prove the *authenticity* of every document; that must be established by the court.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Specific formatting requirements for different courts (e.g., Circuit vs. District) are not detailed here.
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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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Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Affidavit As To Documents
- SRCForm Number: 45B.01
- SRCPurpose: Formal declaration regarding documents for court proceedings.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required jurisdiction/level of court.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Sworn' vs. 'Affirmed': Sworn means you swear it to God; Affirmed means you solemnly declare it is true without swearing an oath.
Not listing a document: If you fail to list a key document, the court may treat that document as if it doesn't exist for your case.
Signing too early: Signing before all facts are finalized can lead to needing an amendment later.
Filing without attachments: Submitting the form blank or with only text but no supporting evidence is incomplete.
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