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Form No.29 Affidavit of Non-Payment
Form No.29 Affidavit of Non-Payment is a sworn statement used in Irish court proceedings to confirm that a debt or fine has not been paid. It is filed when a party needs to prove non‑payment to the court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.29 Affidavit of Non-Payment
Form No.29 Affidavit of Non-Payment is a sworn statement used in Irish court proceedings to confirm that a debt or fine has not been paid. It is filed when a party needs to prove non‑payment to the court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit witnessed by an authorised official.
- 2Signing the affidavit without confirming the amount owed
- 3Missing the court‑set deadline
- 4Failing to have the signature witnessed correctly
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you owe money to the State or another party and you haven't paid it, you may have to sign this affidavit to tell the court you haven't. It is a simple written oath that you sign in front of a Commissioner for Oaths or a solicitor.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the affidavit within the period specified in the court notice, typically 14 days from the date of the summons. Late filing may be rejected or result in a default judgment.
- 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 order asks you to prove you have not paid a fine or debt.
- If you need to contest a default judgment on the basis of non‑payment.
- When applying for a stay of enforcement pending payment clarification.
- To provide evidence for a bailiff or revenue enforcement notice.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You have paid the debt but need proof of payment
Shows you settled the amount
✓ Verify receipt before filing
You are disputing the amount owed
Details why the amount is incorrect
✓ Gather supporting invoices
You need to request a payment plan
Requests court‑approved instalments
✓ Check eligibility criteria
Form No.32 Application for Instalments
Deadline or filing window
File the affidavit within the period specified in the court notice, typically 14 days from the date of the summons. Late filing may be rejected or result in a default judgment.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest version of Form No.29.
- 2Entered correct personal details and case reference.
- 3Accurately stated the amount owed and confirmed non‑payment.
- 4Signed in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor.
- 5Witness signature and date are present.
- 6Attached any required supporting documents.
- 7Made a copy for your records.
- 8Addressed the envelope to the correct court registry.
- 9Sent the form by recorded post or uploaded via e‑filing.
- 10Retained proof of posting or e‑filing receipt.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form No.29 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or electronically.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor to witness your signature.
- 4Attach any supporting documents (e.g., unpaid notice).
- 5Submit by post, in person, or via the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 6Keep the acknowledgement receipt or postal proof.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable where the court specifically requests an affidavit of non‑payment.
- 2Does not replace a formal payment plan application.
- 3Cannot be used to dispute the amount owed – a different affidavit is required.
- 4The form is not accepted for civil cases outside the Courts Service jurisdiction.
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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.29 is currently the latest version published on the Courts Service website (as of 2024). No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form No.29 – Affidavit of Non‑Payment’.
- Check that the witness section includes space for a Commissioner for Oaths signature.
- Verify the case reference field matches the format used by the issuing court.
- Ensure any attached annexes are labelled correctly.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service listings.
- SRCPurpose inferred from the term ‘Affidavit of Non‑Payment’.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service filing channels.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from typical court summons time‑frames.
- SRCWitness requirements derived from Irish affidavit practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 14‑day deadline for all cases.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.29 with Form No.30 (Affidavit of Payment).
Leaving the witness section blank or using an unauthorised witness.
Submitting the form to the wrong court office.
Incorrectly stating the amount owed (typos).
Failing to attach the required unpaid notice or summons.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Not keeping a copy for personal records.
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