Form 16 – Decree

What this form is for

• • Use this form when an Irish court has issued a final, binding order (a Decree).
• • This is for formal documentation of that judicial decision, not just informal confirmation.
• • It confirms what the judge has officially ruled in a case.
• • If you need proof of judgment from the Courts Service, this is likely your document.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form should be submitted as soon as the decree is formally issued by the judge or registrar. There isn't a fixed deadline unless specified by the court order itself.

Before you submit

• • All sections of Form 16 must be fully completed, not left blank.
• • The case number from the Irish court file must match exactly on the form.
• • Ensure all relevant parties involved in the decree are listed correctly.
• • Signatures must be present where required (e.g., solicitor/client).
• • If submitting digitally, check that the scanned copy is high resolution and legible.
• • Verify the date of the Decree matches the date recorded on Form 16.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required fields on Form 16 – Decree accurately.
2. 2Obtain necessary signatures from the parties or their legal representatives.
3. 3Review the form against the court documentation to ensure perfect alignment.
4. 4Submit the completed form via the designated Courts Service portal or office.
5. 5Keep a copy of the *submitted* Form 16 for your own records.
6. 6If submitting electronically, confirm successful upload/receipt notification.

Known limitations

• • This form confirms the decree; it does not automatically guarantee enforcement in all situations.
• • The specific jurisdiction (e.g., Circuit Court vs. High Court) might require minor variations of Form 16.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The exact required supporting documents are not listed on the form itself.
• • It serves as a record; it is not a substitute for the original court order document.