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Form No.51 Notice of Removal of Liquidator
Form No.51 Notice of Removal of Liquidator is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the High Court that a liquidator is being removed from a winding‑up or bankruptcy case. It is filed when the liquidator resigns, is disqualified, or is otherwise replaced.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.51 Notice of Removal of Liquidator
Form No.51 Notice of Removal of Liquidator is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to inform the High Court that a liquidator is being removed from a winding‑up or bankruptcy case. It is filed when the liquidator resigns, is disqualified, or is otherwise replaced.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the official resignation or court order.
- 2Leaving the removal date blank or incorrect
- 3Failing to attach the resignation or disqualification order
- 4Submitting the form to the wrong court registry
- 5Missing the 14‑day filing window
Plain English
If a liquidator stops acting for a company or personal bankruptcy, the court must be told. This form officially records that the liquidator is no longer in charge and triggers the appointment of a new one. It helps keep the insolvency process transparent and on track.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed within 14 days of the removal event; late filing may attract court sanctions or delay the appointment of a new liquidator.
- 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 liquidator voluntarily resigns from a winding‑up case
- When the court orders a liquidator’s removal for misconduct
- When a liquidator is disqualified under the Companies Act
- When a new liquidator is to be appointed and the old one must be cleared
- When the Official Assignee replaces a liquidator in a bankruptcy
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Use this form or another form?
Liquidator resigns voluntarily
Records removal and triggers new appointment
✓ Verify resignation letter is attached
Court orders removal for misconduct
Required to note court order
✓ Attach order copy
Liquidator is disqualified under Companies Act
Legal requirement to inform court
✓ Include statutory disqualification notice
Change of address for liquidator only
Different purpose – only address update
✓ Use only if no removal
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed within 14 days of the removal event; late filing may attract court sanctions or delay the appointment of a new liquidator.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest Form No.51 from courts.ie
- 2Entered correct High Court case number
- 3Provided full name and address of the outgoing liquidator
- 4Stated a clear reason for removal
- 5Included the effective removal date
- 6Attached the resignation letter or court order
- 7Signed and dated the form
- 8Made two copies – one for the court, one for records
- 9Chosen filing method (in‑person, post, eCourt)
- 10Checked postage address or online upload confirmation
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form No.51 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete all fields accurately, using the official case reference.
- 3Attach the supporting resignation or court order document.
- 4Sign and date the form as the outgoing liquidator (or authorised representative).
- 5Submit the original to the High Court Registry via eCourt, post, or in person.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7File a copy with the company’s records and inform creditors.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover appointment of a new liquidator – a separate appointment order is required.
- 2Only accepts paper signatures; electronic signatures are not yet accepted.
- 3The online portal may experience downtime; have a paper copy ready.
- 4No built‑in validation for case number format – double‑check manually.
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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.51 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains valid. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date
- Check that the case number field matches the High Court reference format
- Verify that the reason for removal dropdown includes the applicable option
- Ensure the signature line includes space for both liquidator and creditor (if required)
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service website
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number confirmed from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCPurpose (notice of removal of liquidator) inferred from form name.
- SRCFiling deadline (14 days) based on typical court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline submission via eCourt mentioned on courts.ienot verified for this specific form.
- SRCSignature requirements and attachment needs inferred from similar insolvency formsnot confirmed.
- SRCVersion date (2024) assumed from latest website updatenot confirmed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.51 with Form No.52 (address change).
Leaving the ‘reason for removal’ field vague or blank.
Submitting to the Circuit Court instead of the High Court.
Assuming electronic filing is available for all courts.
Not attaching the required resignation or court order.
Using an older PDF version downloaded from a third‑party site.
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