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Form No.4 Certificate of Ascertained Sums
The No.4 Certificate of Ascertained Sums is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to certify the amount of money owed after a court judgment or order. It is typically required when a creditor needs official proof of the debt for enforcement or settlement purposes.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.4 Certificate of Ascertained Sums
The No.4 Certificate of Ascertained Sums is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to certify the amount of money owed after a court judgment or order. It is typically required when a creditor needs official proof of the debt for enforcement or settlement purposes.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong judgment reference, which stops the certificate from being accepted.
- 2Incorrect judgment reference number
- 3Leaving out accrued interest or costs
- 4Signing the form without a court clerk’s endorsement
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a court has decided someone owes you money, you use this form to get a formal certificate showing the exact sum. The certificate can then be used to enforce the judgment, such as obtaining a garnishee order or charging order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the certificate within 30 days of the judgment or as soon as you need to start enforcement; delays may limit your enforcement rights.
- 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 you need an official proof of a monetary judgment for enforcement.
- When a creditor requests a certified sum before agreeing to a settlement.
- When applying for a garnishee or charging order against the debtor.
- When the court has ordered a specific sum to be ascertained after a judgment.
- When the judgment includes interest or costs that must be formally recorded.
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Applying for a charging order
Used to secure a charge over property
✓ Verify you already have a Certificate of Ascertained Sums
Requesting a garnishee order
Directs a third party to pay the debt
✓ Ensure the certificate is attached
Appealing a judgment amount
For challenging the sum awarded
✓ Use only after legal advice
Deadline or filing window
File the certificate within 30 days of the judgment or as soon as you need to start enforcement; delays may limit your enforcement rights.
Before you submit
- 1Correct judgment reference number entered.
- 2Exact awarded sum, interest and costs calculated.
- 3All parties’ names and addresses are accurate.
- 4Copy of the original judgment attached.
- 5Form signed by the judgment creditor.
- 6Clerk’s endorsement obtained (if required).
- 7Correct court registry selected.
- 8Submission method (post, in‑person or online) confirmed.
- 9Retain a dated copy for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the judgment order and calculate total sum owed.
- 2Download the latest No.4 form from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete all fields, double‑checking numbers and names.
- 4Attach a clear photocopy of the judgment.
- 5Obtain the required clerk’s signature (if applicable).
- 6Submit to the issuing court registry via your chosen method.
- 7Record the filing date and keep the receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to monetary judgments issued by Irish courts.
- 2Cannot be used for non‑monetary orders (e.g., injunctions).
- 3Interest rates must follow the statutory rate unless the court orders otherwise.
- 4Form does not itself enforce the debt; separate enforcement applications are needed.
- 5Online submission may not be available for all courts.
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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 2024 version date.
- Confirm the judgment reference field layout matches the latest template.
- Verify any new fields for accrued interest have been filled.
- Ensure the signature block includes the clerk’s endorsement line.
- Review the submission instructions for any updated online portal URLs.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number derived from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of certificates of ascertained sums in Irish enforcement law.
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service filing procedures.
- SRCDeadline window based on common practice for enforcement after judgment.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 30‑day deadline requirement.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: online portal availability for all courts.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.4 with Form No.5 (Certificate of Execution).
Leaving out accrued interest that the judgment specifies.
Submitting to the wrong district court registry.
Forgetting the clerk’s endorsement when required.
Using an older PDF version that lacks new fields.
Assuming the certificate automatically enforces the debt.
Not attaching a legible copy of the original judgment.
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