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Form 18.6 – Certificate That Condition(S) Of Recognisance Have Been Performed
This form certifies that one or more conditions set out in a Recognisance have been completed. You use Form 18.6 when proving compliance with requirements related to recognisance issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It confirms specific actions have taken place.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 18.6 – Certificate That Condition(S) Of Recognisance Have Been Performed
This form certifies that one or more conditions set out in a Recognisance have been completed. You use Form 18.6 when proving compliance with requirements related to recognisance issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It confirms specific actions have taken place.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to reference the original Recognisance number!
- 2Failing to list every single condition performed
- 3Using an incorrect or outdated Recognisance number
- 4Not signing and dating the form properly
- 5Submitting before all actions are actually complete
Plain English
Basically, this is your official proof slip for the Irish courts. If a judge or court required you to meet certain conditions (like paying money or completing training), this form states that those tasks are done. You use it to show everyone else that you've ticked all the boxes.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no universal deadline; submission must occur after the conditions are met. Submit it promptly to avoid issues with ongoing court matters.
- 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 when you need proof that specific requirements attached to your Recognisance are finished.
- This form confirms compliance, not the initial granting of the Recognisance itself.
- Do not use this if you are applying for a new Recognisance; use it after one is already active.
- It is used specifically when demonstrating completion of conditions, rather than just stating general adherence.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for the initial Recognisance
Use this if you are starting the process and need the court to issue the bond/agreement.
✓ Check that your situation matches an *initial* application.
Proving a breach of conditions
If you are showing non-compliance, you might use another specific declaration form.
✓ Verify the exact wording needed for 'breach' vs. 'completion'.
Requesting modification of Recognisance terms
Use this if you need to change the conditions themselves before completing them.
✓ Ensure you are confirming completion, not just requesting a change.
General declaration of adherence
If there is no specific condition checklist, a general declaration might suffice.
✓ Confirm that Form 18.6 addresses your specific compliance needs.
Deadline or filing window
There is no universal deadline; submission must occur after the conditions are met. Submit it promptly to avoid issues with ongoing court matters.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all boxes detailing completed conditions are ticked accurately.
- 2Verify that the name and reference number match your existing Recognisance exactly.
- 3Check that the date(s) of performance align with the requirements listed.
- 4Confirm that the person signing the form is authorised to certify compliance (e.g., yourself, a lawyer).
- 5Sign and date the form clearly in the designated space.
- 6If submitting digitally, ensure all fields are populated before uploading.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 18.6 using clear handwriting or typed text.
- 2Attach copies of the original Recognisance document for easy reference.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office or via the designated online portal.
- 5Retain a copy of the signed, submitted Form 18.6 for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only certifies *completion* of conditions; it does not guarantee the Recognisance itself will be cancelled or discharged.
- 2The specific required supporting documentation (e.g., proof of payment) is not detailed on this form alone.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The exact court/jurisdiction accepting Form 18.6 must be known.
- 4If multiple Recognisances exist, you must specify which one the conditions relate to.
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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 confirms compliance with conditions set out in a Recognisance issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used to officially declare that required actions have been completed.
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- Check if the required signatures have changed (e.g., adding a solicitor/CRO sign-off).
- Verify the current date format required by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Look for updates to the list of permissible conditions listed on the form itself.
- Confirm if there are new fields requiring digital input versus manual completion.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 17/10/25
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Certificate That Condition(S) Of Recognisance Have Been Performed
- SRCFunction: Proving compliance with conditions.
- SRCContext: Related to a formal Recognisance agreement.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a simple 'Notice of Completion' when it requires formal certification.
Failing to list *all* conditions that were met, even if they seem minor.
Not referencing the specific Recognisance number on the form itself.
Signing as an interested party but failing to include their contact details.
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