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Form 1C – Endorsement of Service (Personal Service)
This is Form 1C, titled 'Endorsement of Service (Personal Service),' issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use it when you need to officially confirm that a legal document has been personally served upon someone.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 1C – Endorsement of Service (Personal Service)
This is Form 1C, titled 'Endorsement of Service (Personal Service),' issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use it when you need to officially confirm that a legal document has been personally served upon someone.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the name of the person served exactly matches their official identification.
- 2Not detailing the exact time of service.
- 3Failing to sign and date the form correctly.
- 4Incorrectly identifying the recipient's full name or address.
- 5Submitting before personal delivery has actually taken place.
Plain English
Think of this form as official proof from the courts that a letter or summons was handed directly to a specific person. It confirms that service was done in person, not just sent through the mail. This is key evidence in Irish court proceedings.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline; submit Form 1C as soon as the personal service event occurs. Courts may require it by a specific date set within your case file.
- 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 to formally state that you personally delivered court documents.
- It applies specifically to 'Personal Service'—meaning hand-to-hand delivery, not posting or serving via agent.
- You need it when the recipient acknowledges receipt of legal paperwork from you.
- This is used across various Courts Service matters in Ireland.
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Use this form or another form?
Serving by Registered Post
Use this if the document was mailed and acknowledged as received.
✓ Check service method first.
Service via Sheriff/Process Server
This might use a different endorsement form, but 1C is often used to confirm their action.
✓ Confirm who performed the delivery.
Serving an Entity (Company)
Use this if serving a business address rather than an individual person.
✓ Check the service recipient type.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline; submit Form 1C as soon as the personal service event occurs. Courts may require it by a specific date set within your case file.
Before you submit
- 1The name and address of the person served must be accurate.
- 2Your own full name and contact details must be clearly written.
- 3You must confirm *how* you personally delivered the document (e.g., 'Hand delivery').
- 4Ensure the date of service is correct.
- 5Sign the form immediately after completing it.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out all sections of Form 1C completely and legibly.
- 2Sign the endorsement section where required.
- 3Date the completed form clearly.
- 4Submit the signed copy to the relevant Court Office or party involved.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only confirms *your* personal delivery; it doesn't confirm the recipient read the document.
- 2It is specific to 'Personal Service'; other service methods require different documentation.
- 3The exact court where it must be filed depends on the case type. Not confirmed in official source.
- 4If serving a corporation, you may need Form 1C *in addition* to another form.
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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 Form 1C for confirming personal service within Irish legal proceedings. It remains a key document when proving someone received court papers directly.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any updates regarding specific court types it applies to (e.g., Circuit Court vs District Court).
- Verify the current required signature block details.
- Confirm if there are new fields related to electronic service alongside personal service.
- Ensure the date format matches the latest Courts Service standard.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 1CEndorsement of Service (Personal Service)
- SRCPurpose: To confirm personal delivery of documents
- SRCContext: Used in Irish court proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required filing location for all cases
Common confusion points
Confusing it with Form 1A (which often deals with entities/companies).
Forgetting to state *how* the service was done, just saying 'served'.
Not having a witness signature if required by the specific court rules.
Assuming this form is valid for all types of legal actions without checking.
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