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Form No.33 Notice to Creditor of Allowance of Debt
Form No.33 Notice to Creditor of Allowance of Debt is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to inform a creditor that a debt has been allowed in a bankruptcy or winding‑up proceeding. It is filed when a court has granted an order allowing the debt to be satisfied from the debtor’s estate.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.33 Notice to Creditor of Allowance of Debt
Form No.33 Notice to Creditor of Allowance of Debt is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to inform a creditor that a debt has been allowed in a bankruptcy or winding‑up proceeding. It is filed when a court has granted an order allowing the debt to be satisfied from the debtor’s estate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the court order reference, which can stall payment.
- 2Incorrect creditor name or address
- 3Wrong debt amount or reference number
- 4Missing court order attachment
- 5Late filing beyond the prescribed period
Plain English
When a court decides a debt can be paid out of a bankrupt’s assets, you must send this notice to the creditor so they know the amount and the payment schedule. It lets the creditor claim their share and prevents later disputes.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed within 14 days of the court's allowance order, unless the judge sets a different timeframe.
- 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 has expressly allowed a debt to be paid from the estate
- To notify a secured or unsecured creditor of their entitlement
- In bankruptcy, liquidation or receivership cases
- When the creditor has not yet been served with a payment order
- Instead of a general notice of distribution, which is a different form
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Bankruptcy order issued
Only for declaring the bankruptcy, not for creditor payment details
✓ Verify if a debt allowance is already covered
Company liquidation
Covers overall distribution, not individual debt allowance
✓ Use No.33 for specific creditor allowances
Form No.34 (Notice of Liquidator's Distribution)
Court‑approved payment plan
Confirms a repayment schedule, not the allowance itself
✓ Ensure the allowance has been ordered first
Form No.35 (Payment Plan Confirmation)
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed within 14 days of the court's allowance order, unless the judge sets a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Creditor name and address match official records
- 2Debt amount matches the court order exactly
- 3Court order reference is entered correctly
- 4Copy of the allowance order attached
- 5Form signed by the trustee/liquidator
- 6Date of filing is current
- 7Correct postage or e‑filing confirmation obtained
- 8Retention of a copy for the estate’s records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.33 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the PDF editor
- 3Attach a certified copy of the court allowance order
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Choose filing method: recorded post or e‑filing portal
- 6Send the form and keep the receipt or confirmation email
- 7Update the estate’s ledger with the filing date
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for debts expressly allowed by a court order
- 2Cannot be used for undisputed or unapproved debts
- 3Electronic submission may not be accepted in all districts
- 4No provision for multiple creditors on a single form
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.33 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in force; no recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date
- Confirm the court reference field layout matches the latest template
- Verify that the e‑filing option is now available for this form
- Ensure any new signature block requirements are met
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCGeneral purpose inferred from form name
- SRCTypical filing deadline (14 days) based on standard court practice
- SRCE‑filing availability noted on courts.ie (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCSignature and attachment requirements derived from similar Courts Service forms
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.33 with the general distribution notice (Form No.34)
Leaving the court order reference blank
Using an outdated version of the form
Sending the form to the wrong district court address
Failing to attach the court order copy
Submitting via email when only post or e‑filing is accepted
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