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Form 6 Acceptance of Sum paid into Court in Satisfaction of Costs
Form 6 is used when money has been paid into the Court in Ireland. This form formally confirms that the Court accepts that payment as full satisfaction for outstanding costs.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 6 Acceptance of Sum paid into Court in Satisfaction of Costs
Form 6 is used when money has been paid into the Court in Ireland. This form formally confirms that the Court accepts that payment as full satisfaction for outstanding costs.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not submit Form 6 before verifying the payment has been fully processed by the Courts Service.
- 2Mismatched amount paid vs. amount claimed
- 3Incorrect case number or matter reference entered
- 4Failing to sign and date the form
- 5Submitting it before payment clearance is confirmed
Plain English
Simply put, this document tells the Courts Service that a debt owed to the court (like filing fees or legal charges) has been settled with a payment. You use it after the money hits the official court account.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While there isn't a fixed deadline, you should aim to file this as soon as possible after the funds are paid into the court account.
- 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 money has been paid into an Irish Court.
- Use it specifically when you want the Court to accept that payment as full satisfaction.
- This is for costs, not necessarily the main judgment debt itself (though they are often linked).
- Do not use this if you are only paying a deposit or partial amount.
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Payment made, but not all costs covered
You need to show what part of the costs is paid.
✓ Check that the payment amount matches the listed debt.
You are applying for an order/judgment first
Form 6 confirms satisfaction *after* the action has happened.
✓ Ensure your initial application references this form number.
Payment was made via Revenue Online Service (ROS)
The slip shows payment, but Form 6 is the formal acceptance by the Court.
✓ Cross-reference the date on the ROS receipt.
Deadline or filing window
While there isn't a fixed deadline, you should aim to file this as soon as possible after the funds are paid into the court account.
Before you submit
- 1The amount paid in matches the costs owed exactly (or is clearly noted as a partial payment).
- 2All required parties/litigants have signed or ticked their acceptance boxes.
- 3The relevant Court name and file number are correctly filled out.
- 4If applicable, include proof of payment (bank slip/ROS confirmation) with the form.
- 5Ensure signatures are legible.
How to file this form
- 1Fill in all sections clearly using black ink.
- 2Attach evidence that the money has actually been paid into the Court account.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4Submit the completed form to the correct Court office or online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form confirms satisfaction of *costs*, not necessarily the main debt awarded by the judge.
- 2It does not guarantee that the payment covers every single administrative fee; check the breakdown.
- 3The acceptance is specific to the costs listed on the associated Court file.
- 4If the underlying judgment changes, this Form 6 may need updating.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the issue date printed on the top of the form.
- Verify if there are any specific amendments listed in the accompanying guidance document.
- Confirm the Courts Service logo and official branding are correct.
- Ensure the payment reference numbers match your bank records.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: Form 6
- SRCPurpose: Acceptance of Sum Paid into Court in Satisfaction of Costs
- SRCContext: Irish Legal System
Common confusion points
Confusing Form 6 with a simple receipt: Form 6 is the *Court's* stamp of acceptance, not just your bank statement.
Assuming partial payment means everything is fine; check if the form specifies 'Full Satisfaction'.
Mistaking it for an application to pay; this confirms something already paid.
Not clearly stating which specific costs (e.g., witness fees vs. barrister fees) are satisfied.
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