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Form No.34 Notice to Creditors to Come in and Prove their Debts
Form No.34 is a Notice to Creditors to Come in and Prove their Debts used in Irish insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. It is issued by the Courts Service to inform anyone who may have a claim against the debtor that they must submit proof of their debt.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.34 Notice to Creditors to Come in and Prove their Debts
Form No.34 is a Notice to Creditors to Come in and Prove their Debts used in Irish insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings. It is issued by the Courts Service to inform anyone who may have a claim against the debtor that they must submit proof of their debt.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is issuing the notice after the legal deadline has passed.
- 2Missing the statutory deadline for creditors to prove debt
- 3Failing to list all known creditors
- 4Incorrect case number or debtor details
- 5Sending the notice to an outdated address
Plain English
When a court starts winding up a business or dealing with a personal bankruptcy, the court sends this notice to let creditors know they have to prove what they are owed. It gives a clear deadline and instructions for filing a claim.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Creditors must file their proofs of debt within the deadline stated on the notice, normally 28 days from the date of issue.
- 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
- Use when a court orders a winding‑up of a company.
- Use for personal bankruptcy cases where a trustee is appointed.
- Do not use for voluntary arrangements – a different notice applies.
- Use when you need to give creditors a formal deadline to submit proofs of debt.
- If the court orders a provisional liquidation, this form is still required.
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Use this form or another form?
Provisional liquidation
Required before a full winding‑up order
✓ Verify the liquidation order first
Voluntary arrangement
Different notice to creditors
✓ Use the VAA creditor notice
Company dissolution without court order
No court notice needed
✓ Confirm dissolution is voluntary
Deadline or filing window
Creditors must file their proofs of debt within the deadline stated on the notice, normally 28 days from the date of issue.
Before you submit
- 1Correct debtor name and address entered
- 2Accurate court case number copied
- 3Statutory deadline calculated correctly
- 4Signature of trustee or court clerk present
- 5PDF version uploaded to the Courts Service portal
- 6Printed copies mailed to all known creditors
- 7Delivery log started and dated
- 8Copy retained in the trustee’s file
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.34 from courts.ie.
- 2Enter debtor details, case number and deadline.
- 3Sign the form as the appointed trustee or clerk.
- 4Create a PDF and upload it via the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 5Print and post the notice to each creditor’s last known address.
- 6Record the posting dates and any returned mail.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to court‑ordered winding‑up or bankruptcy.
- 2Does not cover creditors of unregistered partnerships.
- 3No electronic delivery to creditors is accepted – a hard copy is required.
- 4Only the trustee or court clerk may sign the notice.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the case number field matches the latest court order.
- Confirm the statutory deadline (usually 28 days) is still correct.
- Verify the form header shows the current year.
- Ensure the signature block includes the title of the person filing.
- Look for any updated guidance notes on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCStatutory deadline inferred from typical insolvency practice (28 days).
- SRCSignature authority inferred from standard trustee/ clerk role.
- SRCDelivery method (mail + portal) based on common court filing procedures.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline wording on the form.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether electronic copies alone are acceptable.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.34 with the voluntary arrangement creditor notice.
Assuming email delivery satisfies the legal requirement.
Using the wrong deadline (e.g., 14 days instead of 28).
Omitting small unsecured creditors from the mailing list.
Failing to update the case number after an amendment order.
Not keeping a signed copy for the trustee’s records.
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