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Form No.55 Certificate Under *[section 75(1)(a)] *[section 75(1a)(a)] *[section 112(1)(a)] *[section 112(1a)(a)] of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.55 is a Certificate required under sections 75(1)(a), 75(1a)(a), 112(1)(a) and 112(1a)(a) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used to confirm that a debtor meets the statutory criteria for a Personal Insolvency Arrangement or Debt Relief Notice.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.55 Certificate Under *[section 75(1)(a)] *[section 75(1a)(a)] *[section 112(1)(a)] *[section 112(1a)(a)] of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.55 is a Certificate required under sections 75(1)(a), 75(1a)(a), 112(1)(a) and 112(1a)(a) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used to confirm that a debtor meets the statutory criteria for a Personal Insolvency Arrangement or Debt Relief Notice.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is signing the certificate before the court has formally ordered it.
- 2Incorrect PPS number
- 3Signing before the court order is issued
- 4Omitting required supporting documents
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
This is a simple statement you sign to prove you qualify for a formal debt solution under Irish law. The court checks the details and then issues a certificate that lets you move forward with your insolvency process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, usually within 14 days of the order being issued.
- 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 have been instructed by a court to obtain a certificate under the Personal Insolvency Act.
- If you are applying for a Personal Insolvency Arrangement and need the court’s confirmation.
- When a Debt Relief Notice requires a statutory certificate before it can be issued.
- If your Insolvency Practitioner requests a formal declaration of eligibility.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying for a Debt Settlement Arrangement
Covers a different statutory test
✓ Verify which insolvency route you are on
Requesting a discharge from bankruptcy
Not a certificate, but a discharge application
✓ Use only after bankruptcy order
Amending an existing Personal Insolvency Arrangement
Amendment form, not a certificate
✓ Submit only after court approval of amendment
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, usually within 14 days of the order being issued.
Before you submit
- 1Form completed in black ink or typed.
- 2All personal details match your PPS and identification documents.
- 3Correct insolvency proceeding selected.
- 4Signature and date are present.
- 5Supporting documents attached (e.g., court order, Insolvency Practitioner report).
- 6Correct court registry address used.
- 7Envelope labelled ‘Form No.55 – Certificate’ if posting.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
- 9If filing online, PDF is clear and under 5 MB.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.55 from courts.ie.
- 2Read the accompanying guidance note.
- 3Complete all fields accurately.
- 4Sign and date the declaration.
- 5Attach the court order and any required reports.
- 6Submit to the designated court registry (in person, post, or e‑filing).
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only valid for the specific insolvency proceeding cited.
- 2Cannot be used for bankruptcy applications.
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all districts.
- 4The form does not replace the need for a full Insolvency Practitioner report.
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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.55 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the sections cited (75 and 112) match the current Act.
- Verify the court’s address field reflects the correct registry.
- Ensure any reference to e‑filing links is up to date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
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