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Form No.14 Notice to Creditors of First Meeting
Form No.14 is a Notice to Creditors of First Meeting used in Irish insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. It informs all known creditors about the date, time and place of the first creditors' meeting.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.14 Notice to Creditors of First Meeting
Form No.14 is a Notice to Creditors of First Meeting used in Irish insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. It informs all known creditors about the date, time and place of the first creditors' meeting.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is sending the notice less than 14 days before the meeting.
- 2Missing the 14‑day notice period
- 3Wrong meeting venue or time listed
- 4Failing to include all known creditors
- 5Signature missing or illegible
Plain English
When a company or individual is placed into liquidation or bankruptcy, the court or liquidator must tell every creditor when the first meeting will happen. This form is the official way to do that. It is sent out before the meeting so creditors can prepare to attend or vote.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be served at least 14 days before the first creditors' meeting and filed with the court no later than the day the notice is served.
- 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 a company enters liquidation and a first creditors' meeting is required.
- When an individual is declared bankrupt and a meeting of creditors must be called.
- To comply with the statutory 14‑day notice rule.
- Instead of informal letters, when a formal court‑approved notice is needed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Company voluntary liquidation
Used to appoint a liquidator, not for meeting notice
✓ Verify liquidation type first
Bankruptcy of an individual
Notice of meeting of creditors in bankruptcy
✓ Use only for personal bankruptcies
Court order for winding‑up
Court‑issued order, not a notice
✓ Confirm court direction before filing
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be served at least 14 days before the first creditors' meeting and filed with the court no later than the day the notice is served.
Before you submit
- 1All creditor names and addresses are correct.
- 2Meeting date, time and venue are accurate.
- 3Case number matches the court file.
- 4Liquidator's signature and date are present.
- 5Form is saved as a PDF before uploading.
- 6Upload confirmation receipt is saved.
- 7Copy of the notice is sent to each creditor.
- 8Record of posting or email delivery is kept.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.14 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in clear, legible print.
- 3Have the liquidator sign and date the form.
- 4Create a PDF version of the completed form.
- 5Log in to the Courts Online portal and select “File a Notice to Creditors”.
- 6Upload the PDF and confirm submission.
- 7Print a hard copy and post to the district court if required.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures for all courts.
- 2Only the first meeting notice; later meetings use a different form.
- 3Does not replace personal service requirements for certain creditors.
- 4Limited to cases already commenced in the Courts Service.
Field map
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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.14 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains valid. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Confirm the case number field format matches the current court numbering.
- Verify the required 14‑day notice period is still in force.
- Ensure the electronic signature option is accepted on the Courts Online portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRC14‑day notice rule inferred from Irish insolvency legislation.
- SRCSubmission via Courts Online portal based on typical court filing practice.
- SRCLiquidator as filer inferred from insolvency process roles.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact PDF layout and electronic signature acceptance.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific post address for each district court.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.13 (appointment of liquidator) with Form No.14 (notice of meeting).
Assuming email delivery satisfies the statutory notice period.
Leaving out creditors who were added after the liquidation order.
Using an old PDF template that lacks the current version header.
Failing to include the exact court case reference number.
Believing the portal auto‑fills the meeting venue.
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