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Form No.10 Affidavit to Verify Declaration of Insolvency
Form No.10 Affidavit to Verify Declaration of Insolvency is a sworn statement used in Irish court proceedings concerning insolvency matters. It is filed when a person or company needs to confirm that a prior insolvency declaration was truthful and accurate.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.10 Affidavit to Verify Declaration of Insolvency
Form No.10 Affidavit to Verify Declaration of Insolvency is a sworn statement used in Irish court proceedings concerning insolvency matters. It is filed when a person or company needs to confirm that a prior insolvency declaration was truthful and accurate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit sworn before an authorized official.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Signing without a proper oath from an authorized official
- 4Submitting the wrong version of the form
- 5Missing the court‑specified deadline
Plain English
Think of this as a legal oath that says, “I really did declare I was insolvent, and everything I said was correct.” You’ll need it if a court asks you to back up an earlier insolvency filing. It’s a paper way of proving you were honest about your financial state.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The court direction will state a filing window, typically 14 to 28 days from the date of the order. Late filing may result in penalties or case dismissal.
- 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 court specifically orders you to verify a prior insolvency declaration.
- If you are applying for a discharge from bankruptcy and need to confirm earlier statements.
- When a creditor challenges the validity of your insolvency filing.
- In any court‑directed review of your insolvency status.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for bankruptcy
Initiates bankruptcy proceedings
✓ Use only for new bankruptcy applications
Discharging bankruptcy
Requests formal discharge
✓ Different purpose – not a verification affidavit
Compulsory liquidation
Starts liquidation of a company
✓ Not for personal insolvency verification
Deadline or filing window
The court direction will state a filing window, typically 14 to 28 days from the date of the order. Late filing may result in penalties or case dismissal.
Before you submit
- 1All personal/company details entered correctly.
- 2Original insolvency declaration reference included.
- 3Affidavit signed and sworn before an authorized official.
- 4Signature block completed with date and official’s stamp.
- 5Supporting court reference documents attached.
- 6Form printed on A4 paper, legible, and no stray marks.
- 7Correct court office address used.
- 8If filing online, PDF uploaded without password protection.
- 9Copy retained for personal records.
- 10Postage receipt or electronic confirmation saved.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.10 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in full, using black ink or the online editor.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths, solicitor, or notary to swear the affidavit.
- 4Attach any required court reference documents.
- 5Submit the signed affidavit to the designated court office (in person, post, or online).
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgement.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for verifying an existing insolvency declaration, not for initiating insolvency.
- 2Requires a sworn oath; cannot be self‑certified.
- 3Not accepted if the form version is older than 2024.
- 4Electronic submission may need a qualified digital signature.
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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 No.10 is the current version as of the latest Courts Service update in 2024. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘No.10 – Affidavit to Verify Declaration of Insolvency’.
- Check that the date on the form is 2024 or later.
- Verify the court’s address fields match the court that issued the direction.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for a Commissioner for Oaths.
- Review any new instruction notes attached to the PDF.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCTypical use‑case inferred from form name (verification of insolvency declaration).
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service filing channels.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from common court directions (14‑28 days).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline length, specific online portal URL, and any recent amendments after 2024.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.10 with Form N1 (bankruptcy initiation).
Assuming a simple signature is sufficient without an oath.
Using an outdated PDF version from third‑party sites.
Submitting to the wrong court office.
Leaving the ‘date of original declaration’ field blank.
Failing to attach the court’s direction letter.
Believing the form can be filed after the deadline without penalty.
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