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Form No.2 Payment Schedule
Form No.2 Payment Schedule is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It records the amounts to be paid by a party in a court‑ordered financial order, such as a judgment, fine or costs order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.2 Payment Schedule
Form No.2 Payment Schedule is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It records the amounts to be paid by a party in a court‑ordered financial order, such as a judgment, fine or costs order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the correct court case number.
- 2Leaving the payment amount or dates blank
- 3Using the wrong court reference number
- 4Submitting after the judge‑set deadline
- 5Incorrect payment method listed
Plain English
When a court tells you to pay money, you fill out this schedule to show how much you will pay, when and how. It helps the court keep track of payments and lets the other side see the plan.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the payment schedule within the period set by the judge, typically 14 days after the order, unless an extension is granted.
- 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 judgment orders you to pay a lump sum.
- When a fine or penalty requires a payment schedule.
- When the court orders costs to be paid in instalments.
- When you need official court approval for a payment plan.
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Deadline or filing window
File the payment schedule within the period set by the judge, typically 14 days after the order, unless an extension is granted.
Before you submit
- 1Court case number entered correctly
- 2Total amount matches the court order
- 3All payment dates and amounts add up correctly
- 4Payment method clearly described
- 5Form signed and dated
- 6Copy retained for personal records
- 7Correct postage or e‑filing confirmation
- 8Recipient court office address verified
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form No.2 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or typed.
- 3Double‑check figures and dates for arithmetic errors.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Choose a submission method (post, in‑person, e‑filing).
- 6Send or upload the form and keep proof of delivery.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures unless filed via e‑filing portal.
- 2Only applicable to civil and criminal financial orders, not tax assessments.
- 3Cannot be used for informal payment arrangements without a court order.
- 4No built‑in validation for bank account numbers; verify manually.
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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.2 is the current version as of 2024 and has not been superseded. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date matches the latest Courts Service release.
- Check for any new fields added for electronic payment references.
- Verify the court reference number format has not changed.
- Ensure the signature line is present and not altered.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical deadline of 14‑30 days inferred from standard court practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCE‑filing availability for courtsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCCommon risks based on typical filing errorsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCAlternate forms listed from general Courts Service form listnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up the court case number with a file reference.
Leaving the ‘payment method’ field vague.
Using a different currency or amount than the order.
Submitting the form after the deadline without an extension.
Forgetting to sign the form.
Sending the form to the wrong court registry.
Assuming the form can be filed anonymously.
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