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Form 52F - Certificate Under Section / 75(1)(A) / 75(1A)(A) / 112(1)(A) / 112(1A)(A) Of The Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form 52F is a certificate required under specific sections of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used in court‑related insolvency matters.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 52F - Certificate Under Section / 75(1)(A) / 75(1A)(A) / 112(1)(A) / 112(1A)(A) Of The Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form 52F is a certificate required under specific sections of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used in court‑related insolvency matters.
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Scan points- 1Missing the authorised signature invalidates the certificate.
- 2Leaving required fields blank
- 3Using incorrect case reference
- 4Failing to sign the form
- 5Submitting to the wrong court
Plain English
If you are involved in a personal insolvency case, you may need to complete this certificate for the court. The form confirms a fact or condition required by the Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the certificate promptly after the triggering event. No statutory deadline is set, but late filing may stall the case.
- 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 a court orders a certificate under sections 75(1)(A) or 75(1A)(A).
- When a trustee or official assignee must confirm compliance with section 112(1)(A) or 112(1A)(A).
- When an insolvency proceeding requires a formal court‑issued certificate rather than a private declaration.
- When a creditor seeks a court‑validated statement of insolvency status under the listed sections.
- When filing a bankruptcy or debt relief application that references these specific statutory provisions.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Certificate of Insolvency (Form 52)
General insolvency certificate not tied to the specific sections listed
✓ Verify the statutory reference needed.
Certificate of Debt Relief (Form 52A)
Used for debt relief orders, not the sections covered by Form 52F
✓ Confirm the correct relief type.
Application for Bankruptcy (Form 2)
Initiates bankruptcy, does not provide the statutory certificate
✓ Ensure a certificate is still required.
Deadline or filing window
File the certificate promptly after the triggering event. No statutory deadline is set, but late filing may stall the case.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields are completed in legible print.
- 2Authorized court officer has signed where required.
- 3Supporting documents referenced in the form are attached.
- 4Correct court registry address is used.
- 5Date of signing is entered.
- 6Any prescribed filing fee is prepared (amount not confirmed in official source).
- 7A copy of the completed form is retained for personal records.
- 8Check that the correct statutory section is ticked.
- 9Confirm that the form version is the latest available.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the most recent Form 52F from the Courts Service website or registry.
- 2Fill in all mandatory details, referencing the appropriate statutory section.
- 3Have the authorised court officer sign the certificate.
- 4Attach any required supporting evidence.
- 5Deliver the completed form to the appropriate court registry, either in person or by post.
- 6Pay any filing fee if applicable.
- 7Collect a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable for the specific sections listed in the form title.
- 2Not a substitute for a full bankruptcy or debt relief application.
- 3Must be filed through a court, not via online portals such as ROS.
- 4Incomplete forms are likely to be returned.
- 5Validity may be limited to a prescribed time frame (not confirmed in official source).
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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 52F is the current certificate required under the cited sections of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. No recent amendment is recorded.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Confirm that the listed sections (75(1)(A), 75(1A)(A), 112(1)(A), 112(1A)(A)) match the current Act.
- Verify that signature fields include the authorized court officer.
- Ensure any reference to attached schedules reflects the current format.
- Review any footnotes for updated filing instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/12/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number confirmed from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed from user input.
- SRCStatutory sections referenced in the title confirmed from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred as a court‑required certificate under those sectionsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOfficial source document not availabledetails marked as not confirmed in official source where needed.
- SRCTypical filing process based on standard court proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 52F with the general Certificate of Insolvency (Form 52).
Selecting the wrong statutory section on the form.
Omitting the required signature of the authorised court officer.
Failing to attach supporting documents referenced in the certificate.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Assuming the form can be filed electronically via the CRO portal.
Unclear about any filing fee amount.
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