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Form No.10 Originating Notice of Petition for Order Under Section 68 Or 70
Form No.10 Originating Notice of Petition for Order Under Section 68 or 70 is a court document used to start a petition for a specific order under the Companies Act 2014. It is filed when a petitioner wants the court to make a decision about a company’s affairs, such as winding‑up or appointing a liquidator.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.10 Originating Notice of Petition for Order Under Section 68 Or 70
Form No.10 Originating Notice of Petition for Order Under Section 68 or 70 is a court document used to start a petition for a specific order under the Companies Act 2014. It is filed when a petitioner wants the court to make a decision about a company’s affairs, such as winding‑up or appointing a liquidator.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is selecting the wrong section, which can invalidate the petition.
- 2Leaving the company registration number blank
- 3Choosing the wrong section (68 vs 70)
- 4Failing to attach required supporting evidence
- 5Submitting without the required filing fee
Plain English
If you need the High Court to intervene in a company matter – for example, to force a winding‑up or to appoint a liquidator – you start by completing this notice. It tells the court what order you are asking for and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory filing deadline, but the petition should be lodged promptly after the event that triggers the need for a court order to avoid prejudice.
- 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 need a High Court order to wind up a company under Section 68.
- When you are seeking the appointment of a liquidator under Section 70.
- If you are a creditor or shareholder with a legitimate claim against the company.
- When the petition requires a formal court order rather than an administrative remedy.
- If you have already attempted informal resolution and it failed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Simple debt recovery
For monetary claims only, no company order needed
✓ Verify the claim is not about winding‑up
Voluntary liquidation
Used when the company itself decides to liquidate
✓ Not for creditor‑initiated petitions
Form No.3 (Declaration of Solvency)
Compulsory liquidation
Similar purpose but different procedural route
✓ Check if Section 68 applies
Form No.9 (Petition for Winding‑up)
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory filing deadline, but the petition should be lodged promptly after the event that triggers the need for a court order to avoid prejudice.
Before you submit
- 1Completed all fields in block letters.
- 2Correct company name and CRO number entered.
- 3Selected the appropriate section (68 or 70).
- 4Attached all required supporting documents.
- 5Signed and dated the form.
- 6Paid the correct filing fee.
- 7Retained a copy of the filed form and receipt.
- 8If filing online, confirmed digital certificate is active.
- 9Checked for any recent form revisions on the Courts Service site.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.10 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather supporting documents (e.g., creditor statements, board resolutions).
- 3Fill in the form accurately, selecting Section 68 or 70 as appropriate.
- 4Pay the filing fee at the Registry or via the online payment portal.
- 5Submit the form in person, by post, or through the e‑Filing system.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt and note the case number assigned.
- 7Notify any other parties required to be served with the petition.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover voluntary liquidation – use the appropriate voluntary liquidation forms.
- 2Only applicable to companies registered under the Companies Act 2014.
- 3Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.
- 4The form does not include a detailed financial statement; separate schedules may be required.
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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 currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Section 68 or 70’ – newer versions separate the sections.
- Verify the fee amount listed matches the current schedule.
- Check the signature block includes space for a digital certificate if filing online.
- Ensure the checklist for supporting documents reflects the latest requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose (Section 68/70 petition) inferred from form namenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling locations (High Court Registry, e‑Filing) based on typical court proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee requirement inferred from standard court filing practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDigital certificate requirement for e‑Filingstandard for Irish courts – not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 68 (winding‑up) with Section 70 (liquidator appointment).
Leaving the fee amount blank or underpaying.
Submitting the form without the required supporting documents.
Using an older PDF version that lacks the updated signature block.
Failing to serve the petition on the company after filing.
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