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Form No.25 Affidavit of Liquidator in Support of Application for a Call
Form No.25 Affidavit of Liquidator in Support of Application for a Call is a sworn statement used in liquidation proceedings. It is filed when a liquidator asks the court to call a meeting of creditors or members.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.25 Affidavit of Liquidator in Support of Application for a Call
Form No.25 Affidavit of Liquidator in Support of Application for a Call is a sworn statement used in liquidation proceedings. It is filed when a liquidator asks the court to call a meeting of creditors or members.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 2Missing signature of the liquidator
- 3Failure to have the affidavit sworn before an authorized officer
- 4Incorrect creditor details or outdated list
- 5Submitting after the court‑set deadline
Plain English
If you are the liquidator of a company and you need the court's permission to hold a creditors' meeting, you will complete this affidavit. It tells the court why the meeting is needed and confirms you have complied with legal duties.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The affidavit must be filed before the court hearing date for the call application, usually within 14 days of the liquidator’s notice to creditors.
- 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 you need a court‑approved call of creditors in a winding‑up.
- When the liquidator must demonstrate compliance with statutory duties before a meeting.
- When the court order specifically requests an affidavit of support.
- Instead of a simple notice, you need a sworn statement to satisfy the court.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General notice of meeting
Used for ordinary creditor meetings without court involvement
✓ Verify if court approval is required
Application for winding‑up
Starts the liquidation process
✓ Use only at the outset of liquidation
Statement of affairs
Provides financial snapshot of the company
✓ Not a substitute for an affidavit of support
Deadline or filing window
The affidavit must be filed before the court hearing date for the call application, usually within 14 days of the liquidator’s notice to creditors.
Before you submit
- 1Form completed in full, no blank fields
- 2All required attachments included
- 3Liquidator’s signature present
- 4Affidavit sworn before an authorized officer
- 5Correct court registry selected
- 6Proper filing fee paid (if applicable)
- 7Copy retained for records
- 8Date and reference number clearly written
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.25 from courts.ie
- 2Fill in the liquidator’s details and liquidation information
- 3Attach the creditor list and any supporting documents
- 4Have the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor
- 5Submit the sworn affidavit with the application for a call to the appropriate court registry
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation
- 7File a copy with the company’s insolvency practitioner records
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for liquidators; other parties cannot use it
- 2Does not replace the formal application for a call – must be filed together
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts
- 4No guidance on fee amounts within the form itself
Field map
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.25 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number matches the latest PDF on courts.ie
- Check for any new mandatory attachment requirements
- Verify the prescribed signature block has not changed
- Ensure the filing fee (if any) is up to date
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of affidavits in liquidation calls
- SRCFiling locations based on standard Courts Service procedures
- SRCDeadline guidance derived from common court practice, not official source
- SRCNot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.25 with Form No.26 (notice of meeting)
Leaving the affidavit unsigned or not sworn
Submitting an outdated version of the form
Including irrelevant documents that delay processing
Unclear whether electronic filing is accepted for the specific court
Incorrectly naming the court registry (District vs High Court)
Forgetting to attach the latest creditor list
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