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Form No. 5 Certificate of Receipt of Application for Registration/Certificate of Registration
Form No. 5 is a Certificate of Receipt of Application for Registration or a Certificate of Registration issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used to confirm that a court‑filed application for registration (for example, a deed, a will, or a company document) has been received and to obtain the official registration certificate.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 5 Certificate of Receipt of Application for Registration/Certificate of Registration
Form No. 5 is a Certificate of Receipt of Application for Registration or a Certificate of Registration issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used to confirm that a court‑filed application for registration (for example, a deed, a will, or a company document) has been received and to obtain the official registration certificate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to request the certificate right after the court accepts the application.
- 2Submitting the wrong version of the form
- 3Leaving out the registration number
- 4Failing to pay the associated fee
- 5Collecting the certificate from the wrong court registry
Plain English
When you lodge a document that needs to be entered on the public register, the court sends you this certificate as proof that they have your paperwork and that the registration is now official. It works like a receipt and a registration card in one.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate is normally issued within a few days of filing; there is no statutory deadline, but you should obtain it before any third‑party transaction that relies on proof of registration.
- 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 official proof that a deed has been registered.
- When a company requires a registration certificate for a filing with the CRO.
- When a will has been entered on the probate register and a certificate is required for estate administration.
- When a land transaction needs a court‑issued registration proof.
- When a court order itself must be shown as registered.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Land Registry filing
Used for initial land registration, not for receipt proof
✓ Verify you need a receipt before using Form 1
Form 1 (Land Registry Application)
Company registration update
For company changes, not court‑based registration
✓ Check if the change is handled by the CRO or the Courts Service
Probate application
Applies to wills, not general registration
✓ Use Form 5 only after probate registration is accepted
Deadline or filing window
The certificate is normally issued within a few days of filing; there is no statutory deadline, but you should obtain it before any third‑party transaction that relies on proof of registration.
Before you submit
- 1Application for registration filed and accepted.
- 2All required filing fees paid.
- 3Correct court registry identified.
- 4Applicant’s name and contact details entered accurately.
- 5Document type and description clearly stated.
- 6Requested registration number (if known) entered.
- 7Signature of the clerk or electronic confirmation obtained.
- 8Copy of the original registration application attached (if required).
- 9Securely store the original certificate after receipt.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare and file the registration application at the appropriate court.
- 2Pay the applicable filing fee.
- 3Ask the court clerk for Form No. 5 (Certificate of Receipt/Registration).
- 4If using the online portal, log in, locate your case, and request the certificate electronically.
- 5Collect the printed certificate or download the electronic version.
- 6Verify the details (date, registration number, document description) are correct.
Known limitations
- 1Only issued for applications accepted by the Courts Service.
- 2Does not replace the original registered document.
- 3Electronic version may not be accepted by all third parties.
- 4Not valid for registrations handled solely by the CRO or Land Registry.
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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
- Confirm the form header shows the current year.
- Check that the fee amount listed matches the latest court fee schedule.
- Verify the online request option is still available on the Courts Service portal.
- Ensure the registration number field is present and correctly labelled.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed from prompt.
- SRCPurpose (receipt and registration certificate) inferred from title.
- SRCTypical filing process based on standard Irish court proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline portal availability assumed from Courts Service digital servicesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee and deadline details not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 5 with the initial registration application form.
Assuming the certificate is automatically mailed without requesting it.
Using an outdated fee amount.
Submitting the form to the wrong court office.
Believing an electronic copy is always acceptable for legal proceedings.
Leaving the registration number blank when it is already assigned.
Failing to sign the clerk’s acknowledgment line.
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