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Form No.47 Certification of Liquidator
Form No. 47 – Certification of Liquidator is a Courts Service of Ireland document used by a liquidator to confirm details of a liquidation. It is filed with the court when a liquidator needs to certify that the winding‑up process has been carried out according to law.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.47 Certification of Liquidator
Form No. 47 – Certification of Liquidator is a Courts Service of Ireland document used by a liquidator to confirm details of a liquidation. It is filed with the court when a liquidator needs to certify that the winding‑up process has been carried out according to law.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the witness signature on the liquidator’s declaration.
- 2Incorrect company registration number
- 3Missing signature or not witnessed
- 4Failure to attach final accounts
- 5Submitting to the wrong court district
Plain English
If you are the appointed liquidator for a company or partnership, you will fill out this form to tell the court that you have completed the required steps. It acts as the official proof that the assets have been dealt with and any remaining liabilities settled.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certification should be filed within 28 days of the final creditors’ meeting, or as otherwise directed by the court 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
- Use when you need to certify that a liquidation has been completed.
- Do not use for voluntary dissolution without a court order.
- If the liquidator is resigning before completion, a different form (e.g., Form 48) is required.
- For cross‑border insolvencies, a separate EU‑wide form may apply.
- When the court orders a compulsory liquidation, this is the final certification form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Liquidator resigns early
Court needs to appoint a new liquidator
✓ Verify resignation date first
Voluntary winding‑up without court order
No court involvement required
✓ Use only for solvent cases
Form 30 – Declaration of Solvent Liquidation
Cross‑border insolvency
Different jurisdictional rules
✓ Confirm EU applicability
Deadline or filing window
The certification should be filed within 28 days of the final creditors’ meeting, or as otherwise directed by the court order.
Before you submit
- 1Liquidator’s full name and CRO number entered correctly
- 2Company name and registration number match the liquidation order
- 3Date of appointment and final meeting are accurate
- 4Declaration signed by the liquidator
- 5Signature witnessed by a solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths
- 6Final accounts and creditor meeting minutes attached
- 7Form printed on A4 paper (if filing paper copy)
- 8Cover letter referencing the liquidation case number included
- 9Correct court registry address used
- 10E‑Filing digital certificate is valid (if filing online)
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 47 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the e‑Filing PDF editor.
- 3Have the liquidator’s declaration witnessed and signed.
- 4Attach the final accounts and meeting minutes.
- 5Log in to the Courts Service e‑Filing portal and upload the PDF, or deliver the paper copy to the appropriate District Court registry.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures without a qualified e‑signature.
- 2Only accepts attachments in PDF/A format.
- 3Not valid for liquidations that were never ordered by a court.
- 4Cannot be used for companies under the Companies (Amendment) Act 2022 without checking for any new statutory requirements.
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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. 47 is the current version as of 2024; no major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows ‘Form No. 47 – Certification of Liquidator’ and the 2024 revision date.
- Verify that the field for ‘Date of Final Meeting’ matches the minutes of the creditors’ meeting.
- Confirm the signature block includes space for a Commissioner for Oaths.
- Ensure the attached schedule list reflects the latest final accounts.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCTypical filing timeline inferred from standard liquidation procedures in Irish law.
- SRCWitness requirement based on general Irish statutory declaration practice.
- SRCE‑Filing portal availability confirmed on courts.ie (2024).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 28‑day deadline (common practice, not a statutory rule).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: PDF/A attachment requirement (standard for courts).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: retention period after filing (general corporate record‑keeping rule).
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 47 with Form 30 (solvent liquidation).
Leaving the witness signature block blank.
Submitting to the wrong District Court (e.g., Dublin vs. Cork).
Using an older PDF version that lacks the new witness fields.
Attaching draft accounts instead of the final, audited accounts.
Failing to include the liquidation case reference number on the cover letter.
Assuming e‑Filing is optional when the court has mandated electronic submission.
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