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Form No.49 Affidavit
Form No.49 is an Affidavit used in the Courts Service of Ireland. It records a written statement made under oath for use in court proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.49 Affidavit
Form No.49 is an Affidavit used in the Courts Service of Ireland. It records a written statement made under oath for use in court proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Never sign the affidavit until you are in front of a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 2Signing before the Commissioner for Oaths
- 3Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 4Using a photocopy of a signature
- 5Submitting the wrong version of the form
Plain English
An affidavit is a paper where you swear that what you write is true, like a written testimony. You fill it out, sign it in front of a Commissioner for Oaths, and then file it with the court that is handling your case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the affidavit before the hearing date or within the time‑frame set by the court order, typically at least 5 working days prior to the hearing.
- 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 the court specifically requests an affidavit
- To provide sworn evidence in civil or family matters
- When you need to attach a written statement to a filing bundle
- Instead of a witness statement that is not sworn
- When you are representing yourself (Litigant in Person) and need to submit evidence
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Witness statement
Unsworn written evidence
✓ Use only if court does not require oath
Statutory declaration
Non‑court sworn statement
✓ Use for non‑court matters like land registration
Affidavit of service
Proof of service of documents
✓ Use after serving papers
Deadline or filing window
File the affidavit before the hearing date or within the time‑frame set by the court order, typically at least 5 working days prior to the hearing.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields completed
- 2Printed in black ink, legible font
- 3Signed only in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths
- 4Commissioner’s signature, stamp and date present
- 5Correct case number and court name entered
- 6Copy of supporting documents attached, if referenced
- 7Original signed form ready for filing
- 8If filing online, PDF is clear and under 10 MB
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.49 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form and have it sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths
- 3Make a photocopy for your records
- 4Deliver the original to the appropriate court registry in person or by post
- 5If using e‑filing, scan the signed form and upload via the Courts Service portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation
Known limitations
- 1Only accepted by courts that allow paper or e‑filing of affidavits
- 2Cannot be used for non‑court statutory declarations
- 3Must be signed in original; electronic signatures are not accepted
- 4The form does not accommodate multiple affidavits in one document
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.49 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 reads 'Form No.49 – Affidavit'
- Verify the case reference number field format
- Confirm the signature block includes space for Commissioner for Oaths
- Ensure any new marginal notes added after 2023 are followed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from Courts Service naming conventions
- SRCAffidavit purpose based on typical Irish court practice
- SRCCommissioner for Oaths signing requirementstandard legal procedure in Ireland
- SRCE‑filing availabilityCourts Service offers an online portal for many forms
- SRCDeadline guidancegeneric rule of filing before hearing date
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact page limits or PDF size restrictions
Common confusion points
Difference between an affidavit and a witness statement
Whether a solicitor can act as Commissioner for Oaths
How many copies are needed for filing
If a PDF scan is acceptable for e‑filing
Whether you can amend an affidavit after signing
Correct placement of the Commissioner’s stamp
What to do if you forget the case reference number
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