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Form No.21 Notice to Creditors to Prove Debts
The No.21 Notice to Creditors to Prove Debts is a court form issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It's used in insolvency proceedings to notify creditors about the process for proving their debts against a debtor.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.21 Notice to Creditors to Prove Debts
The No.21 Notice to Creditors to Prove Debts is a court form issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It's used in insolvency proceedings to notify creditors about the process for proving their debts against a debtor.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the deadline for submitting the debt claim.
- 2Missing the deadline for submitting the claim
- 3Incomplete form details leading to rejection
- 4Insufficient evidence to support the debt claim
- 5Incorrect calculation of the amount owed
Plain English
This form is part of the legal process when someone is declared insolvent or bankrupt. It tells creditors how to formally submit their claims for money owed by the insolvent person.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Creditors must submit this form within the timeframe specified in the insolvency notice, typically 21 days from receiving notice of the proceedings. Missing this deadline may result in losing the right to claim.
- 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 this form when someone has been declared insolvent or bankrupt
- Use when you're a creditor owed money by an insolvent person
- Use when the court has issued a formal notice requiring debt claims
- Don't use for regular debt collection outside of insolvency proceedings
- Don't use for priority debts that may have different claim procedures
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Use this form or another form?
Regular debt collection
Different court process for non-insolvency debt collection
✓ Check if the debtor is insolvent before proceeding
Priority creditor claims
Some debts have priority in insolvency proceedings
✓ Verify if your debt qualifies as priority
Company liquidation
Different process for company insolvency
✓ Confirm if the debtor is a company or individual
Personal bankruptcy
Specific process for personal bankruptcy
✓ Determine if this is personal or business insolvency
Deadline or filing window
Creditors must submit this form within the timeframe specified in the insolvency notice, typically 21 days from receiving notice of the proceedings. Missing this deadline may result in losing the right to claim.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form
- 2Include accurate creditor and debtor details
- 3Attach proof of the debt
- 4Calculate the exact amount owed
- 5Sign and date the form
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Submit before the deadline
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Gather supporting evidence for the debt claim
- 4Calculate the exact amount owed including any interest
- 5Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
- 6Keep proof of submission for your records
- 7Follow up if you don't receive acknowledgment
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to insolvency proceedings
- 2Not all debts may be claimable through this process
- 3The amount you receive may be less than the full debt
- 4Some debts may have different claim procedures
- 5The court may reject claims that don't meet legal requirements
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form matches the court notice you received
- Check that all reference numbers on the form match your case
- Confirm the deadline hasn't changed since the notice was issued
- Ensure the form hasn't been updated with new requirements
- Check if electronic submission is now available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: No.21 Notice to Creditors to Prove Debts
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: For debt claims in insolvency proceedings
- SRCSubmission method: Court office submission
- SRCDeadline: Specified in insolvency notice (typically 21 days)
- SRCElectronic submission: not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent version: not confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent changes: not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusion about the deadline for submission
Uncertainty about which supporting evidence to include
Difficulty determining the correct amount to claim
Confusion about whether to include interest
Uncertainty about who to contact with questions
Confusion about the difference between this and regular debt collection
Difficulty understanding the insolvency process timeline
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