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Form No.4 Affidavit Verifying Petition
Form No.4 Affidavit Verifying Petition is a sworn statement used in court proceedings to confirm the truth of a petition filed with the Courts Service of Ireland. It is typically required when a petitioner needs to verify the contents of their petition under oath.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.4 Affidavit Verifying Petition
Form No.4 Affidavit Verifying Petition is a sworn statement used in court proceedings to confirm the truth of a petition filed with the Courts Service of Ireland. It is typically required when a petitioner needs to verify the contents of their petition under oath.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit witnessed by a commissioner for oaths.
- 2Leaving the affidavit unsigned or not witnessed
- 3Missing case number or petition reference
- 4Using informal handwriting that is hard to read
- 5Submitting the affidavit after the court’s deadline
Plain English
Think of this as a written oath that says, “I confirm everything in my petition is true.” You sign it in front of a commissioner or solicitor, then attach it to your petition when you file it with the court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The affidavit must be filed together with the petition or within any time limit set by the court order, typically before the first hearing date.
- 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 petition requires a sworn verification of its contents.
- When the court specifically orders an affidavit to accompany a petition.
- For civil cases such as injunctions, probate petitions, or family law applications.
- When the petitioner is a natural person (not a company) and can appear before a commissioner for oaths.
- Instead of a general statutory declaration, which is not accepted for petition verification.
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Bankruptcy case
Used for debt verification in bankruptcy filings
✓ Verify if the case is bankruptcy before using Form No.4
Company petition
Required when a company files a petition
✓ Check company status and director authority
Family law without petition
Used for simple declarations not tied to a petition
✓ Confirm the court’s specific requirement
Deadline or filing window
The affidavit must be filed together with the petition or within any time limit set by the court order, typically before the first hearing date.
Before you submit
- 1Form downloaded from the official Courts Service site.
- 2All required fields completed in block letters.
- 3Correct case number and petition title entered.
- 4Affidavit signed and dated by the petitioner.
- 5Witnessed signature of a commissioner for oaths present.
- 6No stray marks or corrections on the form.
- 7Attached securely to the original petition.
- 8Copy retained for personal records.
- 9Submitted to the correct court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form No.4 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete the form with accurate personal and case details.
- 3Arrange for a commissioner for oaths to witness your signature.
- 4Attach the signed affidavit to the petition document.
- 5File the combined packet at the court registry in person, by post, or via the online portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation from the court.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for petitions that require an oath; not for general declarations.
- 2Must be signed in the presence of an authorised commissioner for oaths.
- 3Electronic signatures are not accepted unless the court’s portal specifically allows them.
- 4Not suitable for corporate petitions without a director’s affidavit.
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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 the form header for the latest revision date.
- Confirm the case number field format matches the current court numbering system.
- Verify that the witness signature block includes space for a commissioner for oaths.
- Ensure any referenced legislation (e.g., Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act) is up‑to‑date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCGeneral purpose of affidavit inferred from typical Irish court practice.
- SRCWitness requirement based on standard Irish law for affidavits.
- SRCSubmission methods inferred from Courts Service filing options.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline windows for each court type.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic filing availability for Form No.4.
Common confusion points
Mistaking a statutory declaration for an affidavit.
Using a non‑authorised witness instead of a commissioner for oaths.
Leaving the case number blank or entering the wrong number.
Submitting the affidavit after the petition filing deadline.
Writing in cursive or using coloured ink, which courts may reject.
Failing to attach the affidavit to the petition before filing.
Assuming the form can be filed electronically without checking portal availability.
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