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Form No.54 Notification to Court by Insolvency Service of Ireland Under Section *[76] *[113] of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.54 is a notification that the Insolvency Service of Ireland sends to the court under sections 76 or 113 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used when a bankruptcy, debt relief notice, or other insolvency proceeding is being reported to the court.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.54 Notification to Court by Insolvency Service of Ireland Under Section *[76] *[113] of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.54 is a notification that the Insolvency Service of Ireland sends to the court under sections 76 or 113 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used when a bankruptcy, debt relief notice, or other insolvency proceeding is being reported to the court.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is selecting the wrong section of the Personal Insolvency Act.
- 2Using the wrong statutory section (76 vs 113)
- 3Leaving the case number blank or incorrect
- 4Submitting after the statutory deadline
- 5Failing to sign or attach the authorised officer’s signature
Plain English
When the State’s insolvency office needs to tell the court about a bankruptcy or debt relief case, they fill out this short form. It simply records the key details of the case and confirms that the statutory notice has been given.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notification must be filed within 7 days of the insolvency order or statutory notice being made, unless the court has given a specific extension.
- 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 bankruptcy order has been made and the Insolvency Service must inform the court.
- When a debt relief notice under section 113 is issued.
- When the court requires a formal statutory notification from the Insolvency Service.
- Instead of a private solicitor’s notice, this is the official state‑issued form.
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Bankruptcy order issued
Required statutory court notification
✓ Verify the order date and section
Debt Relief Notice under s.113
Same notification requirement
✓ Confirm debtor’s details match the notice
Court‑initiated insolvency proceedings
Different procedural trigger
✓ Check if court has issued its own form
Deadline or filing window
The notification must be filed within 7 days of the insolvency order or statutory notice being made, unless the court has given a specific extension.
Before you submit
- 1Correct form version downloaded
- 2Debtor name and address entered exactly as on court order
- 3Accurate case number copied from the court order
- 4Correct statutory section (76 or 113) selected
- 5All required supporting documents attached
- 6Form signed by an authorised officer
- 7Signature date is within the filing window
- 8Delivery method (post or e‑filing) confirmed
- 9Proof of posting or e‑filing receipt saved
- 10Copy retained for internal records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.54 from courts.ie.
- 2Enter debtor details, case number and select the appropriate section.
- 3Attach the court order or debt relief notice as required.
- 4Sign and date the form as an authorised officer.
- 5Post to the appropriate court registry or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Record the filing receipt or postal tracking number.
- 7Notify the Insolvency Service’s case manager that the notification is complete.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts paper or e‑filing; no fax submissions.
- 2Only applicable for notifications under sections 76 or 113.
- 3Does not replace any other court‑required forms for the same case.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available for all courts.
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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.54 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that sections for 76 and 113 are still present.
- Verify the signature block includes the current authorised officer title.
- Ensure the electronic filing instructions match the current Courts Service portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCSections 76 and 113 referenced from the Personal Insolvency Act 2012.
- SRCFiling deadline inferred from typical statutory notice periods; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability based on Courts Service e‑filing portal information; not confirmed for this specific form.
- SRCSignature requirements inferred from standard court notification practices; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCPost vs e‑filing options derived from general Courts Service submission methods; not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 76 (bankruptcy) and 113 (debt relief).
Using an outdated form version from a previous year.
Leaving the case number blank or entering an old reference.
Submitting the form to the wrong court (e.g., High Court vs Circuit Court).
Forgetting to attach the original court order.
Not signing the form or using an unauthorised signature.
Missing the 7‑day filing deadline.
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