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Form 23 – Execution Order Possession
Form 23 is the official Execution Order Possession document issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when a court has granted an order allowing possession of property.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 23 – Execution Order Possession
Form 23 is the official Execution Order Possession document issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use this form when a court has granted an order allowing possession of property.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the Order Number matches exactly what is on your official Court documentation.
- 2Using an old version of Form 23
- 3Omitting the specific Court File Number
- 4Failing to correctly name the party granted possession
- 5Incorrectly dating the order receipt
Plain English
This form confirms that you have been given permission by the Irish courts to take possession of a property. It acts as the official notice backing up your right to possess that home or land. Think of it as the paperwork proving you can legally move in or evict someone else.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While a strict deadline isn't always listed, submit this as soon as possible after receiving the Execution Order to start possession proceedings promptly.
- 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 after a court grants you permission to take possession of a property.
- This is specifically for recording or executing the 'Possession' aspect of an order.
- Do not use this if the court order only relates to money owed (like a debt judgment).
- It applies when you need formal documentation to enforce someone leaving a property.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Execution Order for Money
Used when enforcing payment of money, not physical possession.
✓ Check the court order type.
Notice of Intention to Possess
This form signals you plan to take possession; Form 23 confirms it happened/is happening.
✓ See if a prior notice was served.
General Court Order Documentation
If the order is complex and covers many things besides possession, check for a master document reference.
✓ Confirm the primary focus of the court decision.
Deadline or filing window
While a strict deadline isn't always listed, submit this as soon as possible after receiving the Execution Order to start possession proceedings promptly.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all parties involved (landlord/tenant, etc.) are correctly named.
- 2Verify the exact date the court granted the possession order is filled in.
- 3Double-check that the property address matches official records (e.g., CRO details).
- 4Confirm the specific type of possession being executed (e.g., vacant possession).
- 5Sign and date every required signature block.
- 6Attach a copy of the original court order to Form 23.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 23 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Have the necessary parties sign the form where indicated.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or through the designated online portal.
- 4Keep a scanned copy of the signed form for your own records.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure all required attachments are uploaded.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee possession; it executes an existing court order.
- 2The specific requirements might change based on which Circuit or District Court issued the order.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify if electronic submission is mandatory over paper filing.
- 4It does not replace the original, signed court judgment document.
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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->Form 23 is the standard document used for an Execution Order Possession issued by Irish courts. It remains a key form when possession of property has been granted.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date/revision number printed on the form itself.
- Verify if there have been recent changes to required signatory fields.
- Ensure the specific section headings match current Courts Service templates.
- Confirm the official title matches 'Form 23 – Execution Order Possession' exactly.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 25/07/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 23Execution Order Possession
- SRCPurpose: To formally execute a granted order for possession.
- SRCContext: Used within the Irish judicial system.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific mandatory submission portal name.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple 'Notice to Vacate' – Form 23 is the court-backed execution.
Not knowing which specific Court Service office handles your jurisdiction for filing.
Thinking you can fill out Form 23 before the judge has signed the order.
Failing to specify *why* possession is being granted (e.g., rent arrears vs. breach of lease).
Using the wrong form number if the court mentions a related document.
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