Official form guide
Form No. 11 Notice to Creditor to Prove his Claim
Form No. 11 – Notice to Creditor to Prove his Claim is a Courts Service of Ireland document used in insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. It tells a creditor that they must submit proof of their debt within a set time.
Need help with Form No. 11 Notice to Creditor to Prove his Claim?
Open it in the AI Editor for field guidance, checks, and PDF export.
Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 11 Notice to Creditor to Prove his Claim
Form No. 11 – Notice to Creditor to Prove his Claim is a Courts Service of Ireland document used in insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. It tells a creditor that they must submit proof of their debt within a set time.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is sending the notice after the court‑set deadline.
- 2Missing the statutory deadline for serving the notice
- 3Incorrect creditor details leading to a claim being rejected
- 4Failing to attach required supporting documents
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If a company or person is being wound up, the court sends this notice to anyone who says they are owed money. The creditor then has to file a claim so the court knows how much is owed and can include it in the distribution.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be served within the time limit set by the winding‑up order, typically within 14‑21 days, and the creditor’s response deadline is usually 28 days from service.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
AI co-pilot
Fill it faster. Catch mistakes before you file.
What this form is for
- When a liquidator needs to notify a creditor in a winding‑up proceeding
- When a bankruptcy trustee must give a creditor a chance to prove a debt
- When the court orders a formal proof‑of‑claim deadline
- Instead of informal letters, the court requires this standardized notice
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Company voluntary liquidation
Used to call creditors to a meeting, not to prove a claim
✓ Verify the proceeding type first
Bankruptcy of an individual
Details the bankrupt's assets and liabilities
✓ Use only for the bankrupt’s own filing
Form No. 12 (Statement of Affairs)
Debt recovery outside insolvency
Initiates ordinary civil proceedings
✓ Not a notice for proof of claim
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be served within the time limit set by the winding‑up order, typically within 14‑21 days, and the creditor’s response deadline is usually 28 days from service.
Before you submit
- 1Use the latest Form No. 11 version
- 2All creditor names and addresses are correct
- 3Claim amount matches supporting invoice
- 4Deadline date is calculated correctly
- 5Form is signed by the authorised liquidator or trustee
- 6Supporting schedule of claims is attached
- 7Copy retained for records
- 8Proof of posting or electronic receipt saved
- 9Court filing reference number entered where required
- 10Check that postage is recorded or e‑filing confirmation received
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form No. 11 from the Courts Service portal
- 2Complete creditor details and claim amount
- 3Enter the court‑set response deadline
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Attach any required supporting documents
- 6Serve the notice by recorded post or e‑Filing
- 7File a copy with the court office and obtain a filing receipt
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to insolvency/ bankruptcy proceedings
- 2Does not cover unsecured creditors who have already been excluded by the court
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts
- 4No provision for multiple creditors on a single form
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.
Almost done reviewing the fields?
Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No. 11 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. 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 version number matches the latest on the Courts Service site
- Check that the deadline field reflects any recent statutory changes
- Verify the correct court address (District vs High Court) is listed
- Ensure the signature block includes the current title (Liquidator/Trustee)
- Confirm any new electronic filing instructions are followed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publication list
- SRCPurpose inferred from standard insolvency practice in Ireland
- SRCDeadline conventions based on typical court orders (28‑day claim period)
- SRCElectronic filing availability assumed from Courts Service e‑Filing portal rollout
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact statutory deadline for serving the notice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific signature title requirements
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 11 with Form No. 5 (meeting notice)
Assuming the deadline is the same for all creditors
Sending the notice by ordinary post instead of recorded post
Leaving the signature block blank or using an unofficial title
Failing to attach the creditor’s original invoice or contract
Using an old template that lacks the new electronic filing field
Not confirming the correct court jurisdiction
Source transparency
Copyright & Licensing — Irish Government Forms
BrieflyGo links to and explains official public form sources. We are not a government agency, and this page is for general form guidance, not legal advice.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.