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Form 1B – Endorsement of Service (Registered Post)
Form 1B is an official document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically records and confirms that legal documents have been served using Registered Post. You use this when proof of delivery via registered mail is necessary in a court matter.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 1B – Endorsement of Service (Registered Post)
Form 1B is an official document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically records and confirms that legal documents have been served using Registered Post. You use this when proof of delivery via registered mail is necessary in a court matter.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The biggest risk is forgetting to detail *what* document was served.
- 2Omitting the sender's full address details.
- 3Failing to specify the exact date of dispatch.
- 4Not matching the served document name precisely.
- 5Submitting without attaching the postal receipt copy.
Plain English
Think of this form as your stamp of approval for sending important papers through An Post's Registered Post service. It proves to the Irish Courts that you sent something officially and provides evidence of it. This record is crucial when someone questions if they actually received the documents.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no universal deadline noted in the form title alone. Submit it promptly after the Registered Post service occurs for best effect.
- 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 you need proof that legal documents were sent via Registered Post.
- It confirms service in specific court proceedings managed by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Select this if standard mail delivery is not sufficient evidence of receipt.
- This applies specifically to cases where Registered Post was the method chosen for sending.
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Use this form or another form?
Service done by Hand
Used when documents are delivered directly to a person/office.
✓ Check the required service method first.
Service via Email/Electronic Means
If electronic proof is needed, check for an e-service form.
✓ Ensure you have the email delivery receipt.
Service by Registered Post (General)
This is the specific document for registered post confirmation.
✓ Verify the sender/recipient details match exactly.
Deadline or filing window
There is no universal deadline noted in the form title alone. Submit it promptly after the Registered Post service occurs for best effect.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure both sender and recipient details are fully present.
- 2Double-check that the specific court case number is correctly entered.
- 3Confirm the date of service matches the postal receipt.
- 4Make sure the type of document served is clearly listed (e.g., Summons, Notice).
- 5Verify the signature block is complete.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 1B using black ink.
- 2Attach copies of the original documents that were served.
- 3Include the official Registered Post receipt as supporting evidence.
- 4Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 5File it with the relevant court file or upload to the online portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form only proves delivery via *Registered Post*; it does not prove the recipient read the document.
- 2It is specific to the Courts Service of Ireland; other bodies might require their own confirmation forms.
- 3The exact required attachment list can vary by court/case type (not confirmed in official source).
- 4It does not replace a formal witness statement regarding service.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if there are new fields regarding electronic service references.
- Confirm the current date format required by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Verify any updated requirements for signatures (e.g., wet vs. digital).
- Look for changes in how the post office reference number must be recorded.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 1BEndorsement of Service (Registered Post)
- SRCPurpose: To confirm service via Registered Mail.
- SRCContext: Used in Irish legal proceedings.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with general mail service (use Form 1B for Registered Post).
Not recording the specific postal tracking/reference number provided by An Post.
Failing to sign or date the form before submission.
Assuming the court automatically accepts proof without seeing the completed Form 1B.
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