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Form 54 - Affidavit In Support Of Civil Bill For *[Possession] *[Order Authorising Sale Under Section 100(3) Of The Land And Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009] *[Well-Charging Relief]

Form 54 is an affidavit that you attach to a civil bill when you are asking the court for possession of property, an order to sell under the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, or well‑charging relief. It is used in the Courts Service of Ireland civil proceedings.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 54 - Affidavit In Support Of Civil Bill For *[Possession] *[Order Authorising Sale Under Section 100(3) Of The Land And Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009] *[Well-Charging Relief]

Form 54 is an affidavit that you attach to a civil bill when you are asking the court for possession of property, an order to sell under the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009, or well‑charging relief. It is used in the Courts Service of Ireland civil proceedings.

It captures your factual narrative, any evidence you rely on, and a declaration that the information is true to the best of your knowledge.

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  • 1Missing the commissioner’s signature is the most common error.
  • 2Unsigned affidavit or missing commissioner’s signature
  • 3Leaving out required supporting documents
  • 4Filing after the court‑set deadline
  • 5Using an outdated version of Form 54

Plain English

Think of this as a written statement you swear to that explains why you should get the court order you are applying for. You will list the facts, attach any supporting documents, and sign it in front of a commissioner for oaths. The affidavit becomes part of the court file and is read by the judge.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: The affidavit must be lodged with the civil bill or before the hearing date; late filing may cause the court to refuse the application.
  • 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 you ask the court for possession of land or premises.
  • When you request an order to sell under Section 100(3) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009.
  • When you seek well‑charging relief in a civil proceeding.
  • When you need an affidavit to support a civil bill in the High Court or Circuit Court.

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Seeking possession of residential tenancy

Affidavit required to back civil bill

✓ Verify tenancy agreement and title

Form 54

Applying for a sale order under the 2009 Act

Specific statutory reference needed

✓ Confirm Section 100(3) applies

Form 54

Requesting well‑charging relief

Relief claim must be detailed in affidavit

✓ Check that relief criteria are met

Form 54

General civil claim without possession or sale order

Different supporting documents may be required

✓ Review claim type

Other civil bill forms

Deadline or filing window

The affidavit must be lodged with the civil bill or before the hearing date; late filing may cause the court to refuse the application.

Before you submit

  1. 1Complete all required text fields in clear print.
  2. 2Date the affidavit on the day it is sworn.
  3. 3Sign each page of the affidavit.
  4. 4Have the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths.
  5. 5Attach the sworn affidavit to the civil bill.
  6. 6Include any supporting documents such as title deeds or tenancy agreements.
  7. 7Enter the correct court case number if known.
  8. 8Pay any applicable filing fee.
  9. 9Keep a stamped copy for your records.

How to file this form

  1. 1Fill in the affidavit with the required details.
  2. 2Swear the affidavit before a Commissioner for Oaths.
  3. 3Attach the sworn affidavit to your civil bill.
  4. 4Submit the bundle at the appropriate court registry.
  5. 5Pay the filing fee and obtain a receipt.
  6. 6Collect the stamped copy returned by the court.

Known limitations

  1. 1Only for use in civil proceedings.
  2. 2Does not replace a formal court order.
  3. 3Cannot be used in criminal matters.
  4. 4Must be in English or Irish.
  5. 5Invalid if not sworn before an authorized official.

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
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Form 54 is accepted by the Courts Service of Ireland for civil bills. No recent amendments are known.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Confirm the form header shows the current court seal.
  • Check that the statutory reference fields include the latest amendment numbers.
  • Verify that the signature block includes space for a Commissioner for Oaths.
  • Ensure any referenced fee schedule matches the latest court fee order.

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Quick Facts

The person or party who is filing the civil bill – usually the plaintiff or applicant – must complete this form.
It captures your factual narrative, any evidence you rely on, and a declaration that the information is true to the best of your knowledge.
The affidavit must be filed at the same time as the civil bill, or before the hearing date set for the bill.
Submit the completed form to the court where the civil bill is being heard, either by post or in person at the court registry. Some courts may accept electronic filing via the Courts Service portal.
A correctly completed affidavit supports your claim and avoids delays; an incomplete or unsigned affidavit can be rejected and stall your case.
1. Write your full name, address and the court reference at the top. 2. State the type of order you are seeking (possession, sale order, or well‑charging relief) and outline the facts. 3. Attach any relevant documents, such as title deeds or tenancy agreements. 4. Sign the affidavit in front of a commissioner for oaths and have it witnessed. 5. File the original with the court registry and keep a copy for yourself.

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18/12/25

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Sources

  • SRCForm number: 54not confirmed in official source
  • SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Irelandnot confirmed in official source
  • SRCApplicable statutes: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009not confirmed in official source
  • SRCRequirement: Sworn before Commissioner for Oathsnot confirmed in official source
  • SRCFiling fee amountnot confirmed in official source

Common confusion points

Mixing up Form 54 with other affidavit forms.

Leaving out the specific statutory reference for a sale order.

Failing to sign each page of the affidavit.

Submitting an unsworn affidavit.

Not attaching the affidavit to the civil bill.

Providing an incomplete address for the applicant.

Using an outdated version of the form.

Assuming the affidavit guarantees a possession order.

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