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Form 20 - Request for Execution Order
Form 20 is the official request document used within the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when you need a court order to enforce a judgment or debt already awarded against someone.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 20 - Request for Execution Order
Form 20 is the official request document used within the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when you need a court order to enforce a judgment or debt already awarded against someone.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to include a certified copy of the original court order!
- 2Failing to attach the original Judgment Certificate.
- 3Incorrectly identifying the debtor's full address for service.
- 4Requesting an execution method not supported by the judgment (e.g., asking for a specific bank levy when only a general order exists).
- 5Using outdated or incorrect form numbering.
Plain English
Simply put, if someone owes you money or has been found liable in Irish court, this form asks the court to make it official that they must pay up. It forces the debtor to follow through with what the judge decided.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict universal deadline, but submitting promptly after judgment ensures you act while the debt is fresh. Delaying submission lets the debtor potentially ignore the ruling longer.
- 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 have already won a case and secured a judgment against another party.
- You need the court to force someone to pay or comply with what the judge ordered.
- This form is used when simple demands or letters haven't worked.
- It initiates the process of making a debt legally enforceable through the Courts Service.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You need to *start* a case (not enforce one)
You use this when you first sue someone, not after.
✓ Check if your debt is already judgment-backed.
Form 40 (or similar initial claim form)
The debtor refuses to pay and the original court order isn't clear enough
This tells the court *how* to enforce the existing ruling.
✓ Ensure the judgment details are accurate on this form.
Form 20 - Request for Execution Order
You need a specific type of enforcement (e.g., seizing property)
Form 20 allows you to specify the exact action required by the court.
✓ Don't assume; detail the desired execution method.
You are dealing with a debt registered via the CRO portal
While not guaranteed, this form is the standard request mechanism for enforcement actions across various tribunals/courts.
✓ Confirm if your case originated from the CRO.
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict universal deadline, but submitting promptly after judgment ensures you act while the debt is fresh. Delaying submission lets the debtor potentially ignore the ruling longer.
Before you submit
- 1Have you attached a copy of the original, signed Judgment or Order?
- 2Is the name and address of the judgment debtor correct on Form 20?
- 3Have you clearly stated *what* you want executed (e.g., payment of €X, specific action)?
- 4Are all required fields filled in completely? Do not leave blanks.
- 5Did you calculate and attach proof of the court filing fee?
- 6Is your own contact information accurate for correspondence?
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 20 entirely, ensuring clarity on the desired Execution Order.
- 2Gather all supporting documents (e.g., judgment copy, debt ledger).
- 3Pay the required court filing fee.
- 4Submit the completed form and attachments to the relevant Court Office in Ireland.
- 5Obtain a stamped or acknowledged receipt from the Court Clerk.
Known limitations
- 1Filing Form 20 does not guarantee immediate execution; it starts the process.
- 2The specific court handling your case must be identified correctly on the form.
- 3It is a *request*; you are asking the court to issue the order, not issuing it yourself.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The required fee amount may vary based on the complexity of the debt.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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
- Verify the current year and version number listed on the top of Form 20.
- Check if there are new specific boxes or fields related to Revenue Online Service (ROS) payments.
- Confirm the required fee amount as stated in the form's instructions.
- Look for any updated guidance notes regarding international judgments.
- Ensure the contact details provided match the current party information.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/07/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Request for Execution Order
- SRCForm Number: Form 20
- SRCPurpose: To compel compliance with a pre-existing court decision.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific procedural rules for different courts (e.g., Circuit vs. District).
Common confusion points
Mistaking Form 20 for the actual Judgment itself—Form 20 asks the court to *act* on an existing judgment.
Not clearly specifying the remedy sought (e.g., saying 'pay' instead of 'pay €5,000').
Forgetting to attach proof that the debt is legally owed before requesting enforcement.
Submitting Form 20 to the wrong court office if you are unsure which jurisdiction holds the original judgment.
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