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Form No. 46 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Perfection of Recognisance
Form No. 46 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Perfection of Recognisance is a notice filed with the Court of Appeal when a recognisance (a bail‑type security) has been perfected in a military‑related case. It is used after the recognisance conditions have been satisfied or the amount has been paid.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 46 Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Perfection of Recognisance
Form No. 46 – Court of Appeal – Military – Notice of Perfection of Recognisance is a notice filed with the Court of Appeal when a recognisance (a bail‑type security) has been perfected in a military‑related case. It is used after the recognisance conditions have been satisfied or the amount has been paid.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the payment receipt, which can delay the recognisance being marked as perfected.
- 2Leaving the recognisance amount blank or incorrect
- 3Failing to attach proof of payment
- 4Submitting to the wrong court registry
- 5Missing the filing window and incurring breach penalties
Plain English
If you or someone else has been required to give a recognisance in a military matter and you have now paid it or met the conditions, you must tell the Court of Appeal. This form is the official way to confirm that the recognisance is now complete.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice within 7 days of the recognisance being perfected, unless the court has set a different deadline in the order.
- 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 recognisance in a military case has been paid in full.
- When the conditions of a recognisance have been satisfied and you need to notify the Court of Appeal.
- If the court orders a formal notice of perfection rather than a simple written letter.
- To close the recognisance file and prevent further enforcement actions.
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Use this form or another form?
Recognisance not yet paid
Used to inform the court of upcoming payment
✓ Verify payment date first
Form No. 45 – Notice of Intent to Pay Recognisance
Civil recognisance
Different form for non‑military cases
✓ Confirm case type
Form No. 30 – Notice of Perfection of Recognisance (Civil)
Appeal to a lower court
Not a recognisance matter
✓ Use only for appeal filings
Deadline or filing window
File the notice within 7 days of the recognisance being perfected, unless the court has set a different deadline in the order.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2Recognisance amount matches the original order
- 3Date of payment recorded accurately
- 4Signature of declarant (and solicitor if applicable)
- 5Proof of payment attached
- 6Form signed and dated
- 7Correct court registry address used
- 8Copy retained for personal records
- 9If filing online, confirm upload receipt
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 46 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via the online form.
- 3Attach a clear copy of the payment receipt.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Deliver the form and attachment to the Court of Appeal registry (in person, post, or online).
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment.
- 7Store the receipt and a copy of the filed form safely.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to military recognisance cases heard by the Court of Appeal.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available for all registries.
- 3The form does not accept electronic signatures unless the portal explicitly allows it.
- 4No provision for multiple recognisances in a single 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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No. 46 is the current version used by the Court of Appeal for military recognisance matters. No recent amendments have been published as of 2026.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows "Court of Appeal – Military".
- Confirm the case reference format matches the current Court of Appeal numbering.
- Verify the signature field includes space for both the declarant and their solicitor (if represented).
- Ensure the attached proof of payment meets the latest court guidelines (original receipt or certified copy).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCPurpose inferred from the term “Notice of Perfection of Recognisance”.
- SRCFiling location based on standard Courts Service filing procedures.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from typical recognisance practice; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific content fields (amount, date, receipt) inferred from recognisance notices generally used in Irish courts.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 46 (military) with Form No. 30 (civil).
Using the wrong court address – the Court of Appeal versus a lower court registry.
Leaving the payment proof off the submission.
Submitting after the 7‑day window without a court extension.
Signing the form in a different colour ink than requested.
Assuming an electronic signature is accepted without checking portal rules.
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