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Form 88.8 Order For Information About Proceeds Of Collection - Street And House To House Collections Act 1962
This form requests information regarding the money collected under the Street And House To House Collections Act 1962. You use it when you need to officially report on payments gathered through street or door-to-door collection methods in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 88.8 Order For Information About Proceeds Of Collection - Street And House To House Collections Act 1962
This form requests information regarding the money collected under the Street And House To House Collections Act 1962. You use it when you need to officially report on payments gathered through street or door-to-door collection methods in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the Act 1962 is referenced correctly on the form.
- 2Omitting specific street or house details.
- 3Incorrectly calculating total proceeds collected.
- 4Failing to date and sign the form.
- 5Using outdated collection dates.
Plain English
Think of this as a formal receipt for collections work done outside of standard office hours. It tells the Courts Service exactly how much money was collected and where those funds came from under the 1962 Act. This keeps official records clear with the courts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The official submission deadline is not confirmed in official source, but aim to file as soon as collections are finalized. Delays can impact how quickly the funds are accounted for by the courts.
- 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 must use this when reporting money collected via street collections in Ireland.
- Use it specifically for payments gathered through house-to-house collection methods.
- This form relates directly to the requirements of the Street And House To House Collections Act 1962.
- If you are collecting funds outside of standard door-to-door operations, this might not be the right document.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General payment receipt
If the collection wasn't strictly street/house to house.
✓ Check if a general revenue form is needed.
CRO Filing (e.g., Annual Return)
When reporting collections as part of company filings with the Companies Registration Office.
✓ Ensure you are linking it to the correct company entity.
Tax Deduction Report
If the collection relates specifically to a tax deduction requirement for Revenue.ie.
✓ Confirm if the Courts Service requires this specific 88.8 form over a standard Revenue submission.
Deadline or filing window
The official submission deadline is not confirmed in official source, but aim to file as soon as collections are finalized. Delays can impact how quickly the funds are accounted for by the courts.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the name of the collecting entity is fully and correctly printed.
- 2Double-check that the date of collection/reporting period is accurate.
- 3Verify all amounts listed match the physical records of collected funds.
- 4Confirm the specific location (street address) where collections took place is detailed.
- 5Sign or digitally sign every required section of Form 88.8.
- 6If applicable, ensure the reference to the Street And House To House Collections Act 1962 is clear.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 88.8 clearly using black ink (or digital equivalent).
- 2Attach supporting documentation showing proof of collection (e.g., daily cash counts).
- 3Submit the form to the relevant local Courts Service office or designated department.
- 4Keep a copy for your own records, noting the submission date and recipient.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure the file format matches the required standard.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee approval; it is an 'Order For Information'.
- 2It is not a substitute for full financial statements or Revenue submissions.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific regional variations on how this form must be presented within Ireland.
- 4If the collection was purely digital (e.g., online donation box), you need to verify if physical submission is still required.
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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 form is active for reporting under the Street And House To House Collections Act 1962. Check the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent updates to its specific version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the current year/date stamp on the form itself.
- Check if any new fields have been added since your last use.
- Verify the exact reference number (88.8) matches the latest published version.
- Look for changes in required signatory boxes or departmental routing stamps.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: 88.8
- SRCAct Reference: Street And House To House Collections Act 1962
- SRCPurpose: Reporting Proceeds of Collection (Not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Street Collection' with 'House-to-House Collection'; they are related but might need separate reporting fields.
Thinking this is just a receipt when it is an official *Order For Information* report to the Courts Service.
Not knowing which specific local Court office needs to receive the form if you operate across multiple areas in Ireland.
Failing to specify *why* the information is being provided (i.e., what order or request prompted this reporting).
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