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Form No. 20 Account
Form No. 20 – Account is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to lodge a detailed financial account, usually in relation to court‑ordered costs or fees. It is filed when a party must show how money has been calculated or spent in a court matter.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 20 Account
Form No. 20 – Account is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to lodge a detailed financial account, usually in relation to court‑ordered costs or fees. It is filed when a party must show how money has been calculated or spent in a court matter.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is a mis‑added total that doesn’t match the itemised costs.
- 2Leaving out invoice numbers or dates
- 3Miscalculating totals
- 4Submitting after the deadline set by the court
- 5Using the wrong version of the form
Plain English
Think of this as a spreadsheet you hand to the court that explains every charge, payment or refund linked to a case. It lets the judge see the numbers clearly and decide if any further payment is needed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the account within the period specified in the costs order – usually 28 days from the order date, unless the court extends it.
- 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 court issues a costs order and you must detail the amounts.
- When you need to amend a previously filed account with new charges.
- When the court specifically requests an ‘Account’ for a probate or bankruptcy case.
- When you are the appointed costs assessor for a case.
- When you have to provide a final statement after a settlement.
Deadline or filing window
File the account within the period specified in the costs order – usually 28 days from the order date, unless the court extends it.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and parties correctly entered.
- 2All cost items listed with description, date and invoice number.
- 3Math totals double‑checked.
- 4Signature and date present.
- 5All supporting invoices attached.
- 6Form printed on A4 paper if filing by post.
- 7Digital copy saved as PDF for e‑filing.
- 8Cover letter or filing reference included if required.
- 9Correct registry address or e‑filing portal selected.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.20 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather all invoices, receipts and the original costs order.
- 3Complete the form on a computer or legibly by hand.
- 4Attach supporting documents in the order listed.
- 5Submit via e‑filing, post, or in person to the court registry.
- 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation number.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts Euro amounts – no foreign currency conversion.
- 2No built‑in validation for arithmetic errors; manual check required.
- 3Only accepts paper signatures unless using the e‑filing digital signature option.
- 4Not suitable for summary judgment cost orders – a different form is needed.
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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.20 is currently the latest version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published, but always check the Courts Service site for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the case reference field matches the current docket number.
- Verify any new mandatory fields (e.g., digital signature box).
- Ensure the totals column format matches the latest template.
- Review the instruction sheet for any recent filing fee changes.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland documentation.
- SRCTypical use for costs orders inferred from Irish court practice.
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service e‑filing guidelines.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from standard costs order practice (28 days).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee amounts and any recent version date.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific digital signature requirements.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the total claimed versus the total paid.
Using an outdated version of Form No.20.
Omitting the required supporting invoice copies.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Failing to include the court’s reference number on the form.
Not signing the form or using an illegible signature.
Confusing this form with the probate account form (P2).
Assuming e‑filing is automatic without a digital certificate.
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