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Form No.15 Affidavit of Service of Notice of Originating Petition
Form No.15 Affidavit of Service of Notice of Originating Petition is a sworn statement used in the Courts Service of Ireland. It proves that the notice of an originating petition has been properly served on the required parties.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.15 Affidavit of Service of Notice of Originating Petition
Form No.15 Affidavit of Service of Notice of Originating Petition is a sworn statement used in the Courts Service of Ireland. It proves that the notice of an originating petition has been properly served on the required parties.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the Commissioner’s signature and oath.
- 2Incorrect date or method of service recorded
- 3Missing signature or oath from a Commissioner for Oaths
- 4Failing to attach supporting proof of service
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
When you start a court case that begins with an originating petition, you must show the court that everyone who needs to know about it has received the notice. This form is the official proof of that service, signed under oath.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the affidavit within 7 days of serving the notice unless the court has granted an extension.
- 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
- Use when you have served a Notice of Originating Petition in a civil case.
- Do not use for service of other court documents such as summons or subpoenas.
- If service was by registered post, still file this affidavit to confirm receipt.
- When the court orders service by a specific method, this form records compliance.
- If the petition is filed in the High Court, the same form applies.
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Use this form or another form?
Service by post
Required when service is by registered mail
✓ Verify that post receipt is attached
Form No.16 Affidavit of Service by Post
Failure to serve
Needed if service could not be effected
✓ Confirm reasons for non‑service
Form No.17 Affidavit of Non‑Service
Electronic service
Use standard affidavit with electronic service details
✓ Check court’s e‑service policy
Deadline or filing window
File the affidavit within 7 days of serving the notice unless the court has granted an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Completed all required fields (date, time, address, method).
- 2Server’s signature present.
- 3Commissioner for Oaths signature and seal attached.
- 4Proof of service (receipt, signed copy) attached.
- 5Form printed on plain A4 paper, legible and inked.
- 6Correct court registry name and address on the envelope.
- 7Copy retained for personal records.
- 8If filing online, PDF is clear and under 5 MB.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect Form No.15.
- 2Fill in service details accurately.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths to witness the server’s oath.
- 4Attach any supporting documents (delivery receipt, signed copy).
- 5Submit the original to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑filing).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers service of a Notice of Originating Petition, not other documents.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available for all courts.
- 3The form does not include a field for electronic signatures.
- 4Not valid for service outside the Republic of Ireland without additional documentation.
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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.15 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Courts Service of Ireland – Form No.15’.
- Check that the oath wording matches the latest template.
- Verify that the field for ‘Method of Service’ includes all current options.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for Commissioner for Oaths details.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCTypical service deadline inferred from standard court practice.
- SRCRequirement for Commissioner for Oaths based on Irish affidavit norms.
- SRCNo confirmed online e‑filing option for this specific formmarked as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDetails of alternate forms (No.16, No.17) inferred from naming pattern, not verified.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.15 with Form No.16 (service by post).
Leaving the oath section blank or incomplete.
Using a regular solicitor’s signature instead of a Commissioner for Oaths.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Failing to attach the actual notice that was served.
Assuming electronic filing is automatically available.
Incorrectly stating the method of service (e.g., ‘personal’ vs ‘registered post’).
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