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Form No.56 Statement Under *[section 75(1)(C)] *[section 75(1a)(C)] *[section 112(1)(C)] *[section 112(1a)(C)] of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.56 is a statutory statement required under sections 75(1)(C), 75(1a)(C), 112(1)(C) and 112(1a)(C) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used when a debtor, trustee or creditor needs to confirm specific financial or compliance information to the Courts Service.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.56 Statement Under *[section 75(1)(C)] *[section 75(1a)(C)] *[section 112(1)(C)] *[section 112(1a)(C)] of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.56 is a statutory statement required under sections 75(1)(C), 75(1a)(C), 112(1)(C) and 112(1a)(C) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used when a debtor, trustee or creditor needs to confirm specific financial or compliance information to the Courts Service.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign and date the declaration.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Submitting outdated financial figures
- 4Signing without reading the declaration
- 5Sending to the wrong court office
Plain English
This is a paper you fill in to tell the court about your financial situation or a particular event that the law asks you to report. It is part of the personal insolvency process, like a debt solution or bankruptcy, and must be accurate and timely.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The statement must be filed within the time limit set by the court order or, if none is specified, within 28 days of the triggering event.
- 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 statutory statement is specifically required by sections 75 or 112 of the Personal Insolvency Act.
- When a trustee needs to certify a change in the debtor’s estate.
- When a creditor must confirm a claim or dispute a figure in a bankruptcy proceeding.
- When the court orders a formal statement as part of a hearing.
- Instead of a general affidavit, this form satisfies the statutory wording required by the Act.
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Use this form or another form?
Changing personal details
Only for contact updates, not financial statements
✓ Verify you are not being asked for a statutory statement
Requesting a variation of a debt solution
Used for broader changes, not a simple statement
✓ Ensure the variation is appropriate
Form No.58 (Variation Application)
Appealing a court decision
Different procedural track
✓ Confirm the appeal deadline before filing
Deadline or filing window
The statement must be filed within the time limit set by the court order or, if none is specified, within 28 days of the triggering event.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields completed
- 2Accurate figures and dates entered
- 3Declaration signed and dated
- 4Supporting documents attached
- 5Correct court name and address printed
- 6Form printed on A4 paper, legible font
- 7Copy retained for personal records
- 8Postage or e‑filing confirmation saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form No.56 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather the latest financial statements, asset lists, and any court orders.
- 3Complete the form in black ink or via the PDF fillable version.
- 4Sign and date the declaration section.
- 5Attach required supporting documents.
- 6Submit by post, in person, or through the e‑filing portal.
- 7Record the filing reference and keep proof of delivery.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to the specific sections listed; other insolvency matters need different forms.
- 2Not accepted for electronic filing in all courts – check local availability.
- 3No provision for multilingual submissions; must be completed in English.
- 4The form does not validate financial totals automatically.
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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.56 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date matches the latest on the Courts Service site.
- Check for any new mandatory attachment requirements.
- Verify the signature block has not been moved or reformatted.
- Ensure any referenced statutory sections are still current.
- Look for updated contact details for the filing court.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCStatutory sections inferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from standard court practice for statutory statements.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 28‑day deadline wording.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up sections 75 and 112 – they refer to different types of statements.
Assuming the form can be used for any insolvency update.
Leaving the “date of statement” blank, which invalidates the declaration.
Attaching irrelevant documents, causing delays.
Sending the form to the wrong district court office.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Failing to keep a signed copy for personal records.
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