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Form No. 29 Order for Accounts and Inquiries
Form No. 29 Order for Accounts and Inquiries is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used when a court orders a person or company to provide financial accounts or respond to inquiries as part of a legal proceeding.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 29 Order for Accounts and Inquiries
Form No. 29 Order for Accounts and Inquiries is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used when a court orders a person or company to provide financial accounts or respond to inquiries as part of a legal proceeding.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the deadline set in the court order.
- 2Missing the court‑set deadline
- 3Providing incomplete or inaccurate account details
- 4Sending the form to the wrong court registry
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If a judge asks you to hand over your books or answer questions about money, you’ll fill out this form. It tells the court what you will provide and when.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the order within the period specified by the judge – typically 14 to 28 days from the date of service. Late filing may require a court application for an extension.
- 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 explicitly orders you to produce accounts or respond to financial inquiries.
- When you need to confirm the date you will comply with the order.
- If the order comes from a civil, family, or commercial division of the courts.
- When you are required to attach a schedule of accounts as part of the filing.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No. 28 Order for Production of Documents
Used for non‑financial documents
✓ Verify the order specifies documents, not accounts
Order for Production of Documents
No. 30 Notice of Objection to Order
If you wish to contest the order
✓ Check deadline for objections
No. 31 Return of Information
After you have supplied the accounts
✓ Ensure you file the return, not the order
Deadline or filing window
File the order within the period specified by the judge – typically 14 to 28 days from the date of service. Late filing may require a court application for an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Read the original court order line‑by‑line.
- 2Enter the correct case number and parties’ names.
- 3State the exact accounts or period requested.
- 4Provide a realistic compliance date.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Attach any required schedules or supporting documents.
- 7Copy the completed form for your records.
- 8Use the correct delivery method (post, in‑person, or electronic).
- 9Confirm receipt with the court registry if filing in person.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the court order and any related correspondence.
- 2Download the latest Form No. 29 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete the form using clear, legible handwriting or typed text.
- 4Attach the requested account schedule or a statement of what will be supplied.
- 5Deliver the form to the court registry by the deadline.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures unless the court permits e‑filing.
- 2Only applicable to orders for accounts; other document orders need different forms.
- 3No guidance on format of accounts – follow any specific instructions in the order.
- 4If the order is amended, a new Form No. 29 may be required.
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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 as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but always verify the version on the Courts Service website before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form number and version printed on the top right corner.
- Confirm the court name and address match the issuing court.
- Verify the deadline field reflects the period in the order.
- Ensure any new fields added after 2022 (e.g., electronic filing reference) are completed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form name ‘Order for Accounts and Inquiries’.
- SRCTypical deadline range (14‑28 days) based on common court practiceNot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing option mentioned on Courts Service portalNot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk of contempt for late filingstandard legal consequence – Not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 29 with Form No. 28 (document production).
Assuming the filing deadline is the same for all courts.
Leaving the ‘date of compliance’ blank or unrealistic.
Sending the form to the central Courts Service office instead of the issuing court.
Failing to attach the schedule of accounts requested in the order.
Using an old PDF version that lacks new fields.
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