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Form No.13 Statement of Affairs
Form No.13 Statement of Affairs is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to detail a debtor's assets, liabilities and financial position. It is required when applying for bankruptcy, liquidation or a similar court‑ordered financial process.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.13 Statement of Affairs
Form No.13 Statement of Affairs is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to detail a debtor's assets, liabilities and financial position. It is required when applying for bankruptcy, liquidation or a similar court‑ordered financial process.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to list every asset, even low‑value{
- 2Leaving out small assets that later surface
- 3Using outdated valuations for property or equipment
- 4Incorrect totals that do not balance assets and liabilities
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
Think of this form as a snapshot of everything you own and owe, put together for the court. You fill it out when you are seeking protection from creditors or when a court orders you to disclose your finances.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The statement must be filed with the initial petition or within the court‑set deadline, usually within 14 days of the notice to appear.
- 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 filing a personal bankruptcy petition
- When a creditor files a winding‑up petition against you
- When the court orders a Statement of Affairs as part of a debt restructuring
- When you need to disclose your full financial position for a court‑appointed examiner
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Personal bankruptcy
Full asset‑liability snapshot required
✓ Verify you have all supporting statements
Company liquidation
Corporate assets and debts
✓ Use only for companies, not individuals
Form N2 (Liquidator’s Statement of Affairs)
Debt restructuring order
Simplified asset list
✓ Check if court has specifically requested Form No.13 instead
Deadline or filing window
The statement must be filed with the initial petition or within the court‑set deadline, usually within 14 days of the notice to appear.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed with figures in euros
- 2Totals of assets and liabilities correctly calculated
- 3Supporting documents attached for each listed item
- 4Witness signature and date present
- 5Form signed by the debtor or authorised representative
- 6Copy of the form retained for personal records
- 7Correct court address and reference number on the envelope or e‑filing header
- 8Postage or electronic confirmation of receipt obtained
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.13 from courts.ie
- 2Collect all financial documents needed for the statement
- 3Complete the form line‑by‑line, double‑checking figures
- 4Have a qualified witness sign the declaration
- 5Attach copies of supporting evidence
- 6Submit by post, in person, or via the e‑filing portal
- 7Keep the acknowledgement of receipt for your file
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures; a handwritten signature is required
- 2Only applicable to individuals, not companies (use Form N2 for companies)
- 3Valuations must be recent (usually within three months) for property and assets
- 4Court may request additional information beyond what is captured on the 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.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.13 is the current version as of 2024 and remains in force. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the 2024 revision of Form No.13
- Check that the court registry you are filing with accepts electronic submissions
- Verify that the witness signature field matches the latest template
- Review any updated guidance notes attached to the form download
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland website
- SRCPurpose (bankruptcy/liquidation) inferred from typical use of Statement of Affairs in Irish courts
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in person, e‑filing) based on general Courts Service filing channels
- SRCDeadlines (14 days) derived from common court practice for statements of affairs
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact witness requirements and valuation date rules
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific electronic filing availability per district
Common confusion points
Mixing up personal and corporate forms (Form No.13 vs Form N2)
Leaving the “date of valuation” field blank for property
Using estimates instead of actual figures without explanation
Not understanding that the witness must be an independent adult, not a family member
Submitting the form without the required supporting schedules
Assuming electronic filing is available for every court district
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