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Form 52E - Notification To Court By Insolvency Service Of Ireland Under Section / 76 / 113 / Of The Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form 52E is a notification that the Insolvency Service of Ireland sends to the court under sections 76 or 113 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used when the Service must inform the court of a relevant insolvency event.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 52E - Notification To Court By Insolvency Service Of Ireland Under Section / 76 / 113 / Of The Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form 52E is a notification that the Insolvency Service of Ireland sends to the court under sections 76 or 113 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used when the Service must inform the court of a relevant insolvency event.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving required details blank can invalidate the notification.
- 2Submitting to the wrong court
- 3Missing the case reference number
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Failing to sign the form
Plain English
If you are part of a personal insolvency case and the Insolvency Service needs to tell the court something, they will use this form. It simply records the information the Service is required to report.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed as soon as the Insolvency Service is required to give notice, typically within the timeframe set by the Act.
- 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
- When the Insolvency Service must notify the court of a qualifying insolvency event under section 76.
- When the Insolvency Service must notify the court of a qualifying insolvency event under section 113.
- Only the Insolvency Service of Ireland may complete and submit this form.
- Use this form instead of an application form; it is purely a notification.
- When a court order or further action depends on the Service’s formal notice.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Insolvency event not covered by sections 76/113
Different legal basis may apply
✓ Verify the correct notification form
Application for a Debt Relief Order
Requires an application form, not a notification
✓ Check the appropriate Form 52 series
Request to vary an existing insolvency order
Needs a motion or variation form
✓ Confirm the correct filing type
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed as soon as the Insolvency Service is required to give notice, typically within the timeframe set by the Act.
Before you submit
- 1Identify the correct circuit court or district court for the insolvency case.
- 2Enter the full case number as shown on existing court documents.
- 3Provide the exact date of the insolvency event being reported.
- 4Include the Insolvency Service’s official letterhead and contact details.
- 5Sign the form with an authorised officer’s signature and printed name.
- 6Attach any statutory supporting documents required by the court.
- 7Check that all fields are legibly completed in black ink.
- 8Ensure no confidential personal data is omitted where required.
- 9Prepare a self‑addressed envelope if a response is needed.
- 10Make a dated copy for your own records before filing.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 52E from the Courts Service website or request a paper copy.
- 2Complete all required sections on the form, following the instructions on the template.
- 3Attach any statutory annexes or supporting documents referenced in the form.
- 4Sign the form as an authorised officer of the Insolvency Service.
- 5Deliver the completed form to the appropriate court registry in person or by post.
- 6Obtain a receipt or docket entry confirming the court has received the notification.
- 7File a copy of the receipt with the Insolvency Service’s case file.
Known limitations
- 1The form is only a notification; it does not request a court order.
- 2Only the Insolvency Service of Ireland is authorised to submit this form.
- 3It cannot be used for insolvency events outside sections 76 or 113.
- 4No fee information is provided on the form; any court fee must be checked separately.
- 5The form does not accept electronic signatures unless the court expressly permits them.
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 52E is currently the standard notification used by the Insolvency Service of Ireland to inform the court of events covered by sections 76 or 113 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. No recent revisions have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form bears the latest Court Service branding.
- Check that the referenced sections (76/113) are still current in the 2012 Act.
- Verify that any attached schedules or annexes match the current template.
- Ensure the date fields use the DD/MM/YYYY format required by Irish courts.
- Look for any updated signature block instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/12/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title matches the description provided by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS).
- SRCReference to sections 76 and 113 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 is stated in the form name.
- SRCNo official source or downloadable template was locatednoted as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCGeneral filing practice inferred from typical Irish court proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCNo specific penalty or fee information foundmarked as not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 76 and 113 – each triggers a separate notification.
Using this form for an application for relief rather than a notification.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry or jurisdiction.
Leaving the case number blank or entering an incorrect number.
Omitting the required supporting annexes or schedules.
Signing with a non‑authorised person or using a handwritten signature that is illegible.
Failing to keep a copy for the Insolvency Service’s records.
Assuming the form can be filed electronically without explicit court approval.
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