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Form 65.2 Certificate Of Fitness To Hold A Salmon Dealer's Licence / Eel Dealer's Licence / Molluscan Shellfish Dealer's Licence - Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959 (As Amended)
This form is the official Certificate of Fitness issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It confirms a person's suitability to hold one or more specific licences under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959. Use it when applying for or renewing these fishing industry permits.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 65.2 Certificate Of Fitness To Hold A Salmon Dealer's Licence / Eel Dealer's Licence / Molluscan Shellfish Dealer's Licence - Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959 (As Amended)
This form is the official Certificate of Fitness issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It confirms a person's suitability to hold one or more specific licences under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959. Use it when applying for or renewing these fishing industry permits.
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Scan points- 1Double-check that you have selected ALL relevant licence types (Salmon, Eel, Molluscan Shellfish).
- 2Failing to specify the exact type(s) of dealer's licence being certified.
- 3Using outdated personal or business contact information.
- 4Not signing and dating the certificate when required.
- 5Submitting a form that is only partially completed.
Plain English
If you deal in salmon, eels, or molluscan shellfish in Ireland, this form proves you are fit to do so legally. Think of it as your official stamp of approval from the Courts Service. It relates directly to Irish fisheries rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form is required upon application; there is no single fixed deadline unless specified by the licensing body. Apply well in advance of your existing licence expiry date.
- 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
- Use this form when applying to gain a new licence in the salmon, eel, or molluscan shellfish sectors.
- Use it if you need to renew an existing licence and require official proof of fitness.
- It confirms your suitability under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959 (As Amended).
- This form covers three specific types of dealer licences: Salmon, Eel, or Molluscan Shellfish.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Fishing Licence Application
If the required licence isn't one of these three specified types.
✓ Check title first.
Licence Renewal Declaration
When you need to confirm fitness *and* renew simultaneously.
✓ Ensure renewal dates match.
Fisheries Permit Change Notification
If you are changing the scope of your existing licence, not just renewing it.
✓ Verify if a separate notification form is needed.
Deadline or filing window
The form is required upon application; there is no single fixed deadline unless specified by the licensing body. Apply well in advance of your existing licence expiry date.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details (name, address) are fully completed and legible.
- 2The specific type of licence you hold or seek is clearly indicated on the form.
- 3Any required supporting documentation references (e.g., CRO number) match official records.
- 4Signatures are present where required by the Courts Service.
- 5Date of completion is accurately entered.
- 6If applying for multiple licences, ensure all relevant boxes are marked.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 65.2 clearly using black ink.
- 2Ensure you select or specify whether the certificate is for Salmon, Eel, Molluscan Shellfish, or all three.
- 3Affix your signature and date the form.
- 4Gather any accompanying supporting documents (e.g., proof of business registration).
- 5Submit the completed form to the relevant licensing authority within the Courts Service of Ireland.
Known limitations
- 1This form confirms fitness; it does not guarantee licence approval.
- 2The specific fee payable is Not confirmed in official source, but check current Courts Service rates.
- 3It applies strictly to licences under the 1959 Act as amended. Other fisheries legislation may require different documentation.
- 4If you are a corporate entity, ensure the form reflects the company's legal name, not just an individual director's name.
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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->This is the standard Certificate of Fitness document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains relevant for confirming suitability across various Irish fishing licences.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates related to the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959 amendments.
- Verify if specific sections have changed based on current EU regulations affecting Irish fisheries.
- Confirm the exact required signature authority within the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Ensure the designated space for 'Salmon Dealer's Licence / Eel Dealer's Licence / Molluscan Shellfish Dealer's Licence' is correctly ticked/filled.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 65.2
- SRCGoverning Act: Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959
- SRCLicence Types Covered: Salmon Dealer's / Eel Dealer's / Molluscan Shellfish Dealer's Licence
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific processing turnaround time.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current associated application fee.
Common confusion points
Confusing this certificate with a general business registration document from the CRO.
Forgetting to specify *which* licence type you are applying for (Salmon vs. Eel).
Assuming that filling out one section covers all three licences when only one is needed.
Not realizing that 'As Amended' means the rules might have changed since the original 1959 legislation.
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