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Form No. 26 Affidavit Verifying Engrossments of Deeds
Form No. 26 Affidavit Verifying Engrossments of Deeds is a sworn statement used in the Irish courts to confirm that a deed has been correctly engrossed (finalised) before it is lodged. It is required when a deed is being filed as evidence in a court proceeding or when a court orders a deed to be entered on the official register.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 26 Affidavit Verifying Engrossments of Deeds
Form No. 26 Affidavit Verifying Engrossments of Deeds is a sworn statement used in the Irish courts to confirm that a deed has been correctly engrossed (finalised) before it is lodged. It is required when a deed is being filed as evidence in a court proceeding or when a court orders a deed to be entered on the official register.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit signed and stamped by a commissioner for oaths.
- 2Missing commissioner’s signature or stamp
- 3Incorrect deed title or date
- 4Submitting the draft instead of the final engrossment
- 5Late filing beyond the court‑set deadline
Plain English
Think of this as a notarised proof that the final version of a legal deed is exactly what was intended. You sign it in front of a commissioner for oaths, and the court then accepts the deed as the official copy. It’s a routine step when deeds need to be recorded in court files.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The affidavit must be filed together with the deed, or within any specific time limit set by the court order – usually no later than 14 days after the order is issued.
- 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 orders a deed to be entered on the register.
- When you are filing a deed as part of a civil proceeding.
- When a solicitor needs to prove the deed’s final form to the court.
- When the deed will be used as evidence in a property dispute.
- When the deed is being lodged with the High Court or Circuit Court.
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Deadline or filing window
The affidavit must be filed together with the deed, or within any specific time limit set by the court order – usually no later than 14 days after the order is issued.
Before you submit
- 1Completed Form 26 with all fields filled.
- 2Correct title, date, and parties of the deed entered.
- 3Original engrossed deed attached.
- 4Commissioner for oaths signature and stamp present.
- 5Cover letter referencing the court case number.
- 6Correct court registry address.
- 7Postage or courier tracking number (if mailed).
- 8Copy retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect a blank Form 26.
- 2Enter deed details exactly as they appear on the original.
- 3Visit a commissioner for oaths for signing and stamping.
- 4Attach the engrossed deed and any required supporting documents.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑file).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form 26 only applies to deeds that need court verification, not CRO registrations.
- 2The form does not accept electronic signatures unless the court specifically permits e‑filing.
- 3Only a commissioner for oaths can validate the affidavit; a solicitor’s signature alone is insufficient.
- 4Not suitable for deeds that are already registered with the Land Registry.
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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. 26 is currently the active 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
- Check that the form header shows ‘Form No. 26 – Affidavit Verifying Engrossments of Deeds’.
- Confirm the commissioner for oaths section includes the latest signature line format.
- Verify any updated filing deadline notes in the instructions.
- Ensure the court registry address matches the current location listed on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number taken from user prompt.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from prompt.
- SRCPurpose and typical use inferred from standard court practice for deeds.
- SRCDetails about commissioner for oaths requirement based on Irish affidavit normsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling locations and e‑filing possibility inferred from general Courts Service proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadlines (14 days) are a common court‑order windownot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘engrossment’ with ‘execution’ of a deed.
Using a draft version of the deed instead of the final copy.
Submitting the form to the CRO instead of the court registry.
Omitting the commissioner’s stamp or using an expired commission.
Failing to reference the correct court case number on the cover letter.
Assuming electronic filing is always available.
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