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Form No.59 Certificate Under Section 115a(2)(D) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.59 is a Certificate under Section 115a(2)(D) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used to confirm a specific fact required by the courts during a personal insolvency proceeding.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.59 Certificate Under Section 115a(2)(D) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012
Form No.59 is a Certificate under Section 115a(2)(D) of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012. It is used to confirm a specific fact required by the courts during a personal insolvency proceeding.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to write the correct case number on the certificate.
- 2Signing without confirming the fact is true
- 3Leaving the case number blank
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court office
Plain English
This is a short paper that tells the court something important about a debtor’s insolvency case – for example, that a debt has been paid or a condition has been met. You only need it when the court asks for proof of that fact.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically within 7‑14 days of the event being certified.
- 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 the court asks for a certificate under Section 115a(2)(D)
- To confirm payment of a debt during a Debt Relief Notice
- When a trustee needs to prove a condition has been satisfied
- Instead of a full affidavit when only a simple certification is required
Form selector
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Provides more detailed evidence
✓ Use only if the court specifically requests an affidavit
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Used for non‑court purposes
✓ Not suitable for court‑ordered certificates
Form No.7 (Statutory Declaration)
Changing details after filing
Updates information on an existing certificate
✓ Submit only if the original certificate contains an error
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically within 7‑14 days of the event being certified.
Before you submit
- 1Correct court name and address
- 2Accurate case number
- 3Exact wording of the condition being certified
- 4Signature of the certifier
- 5Date of signing
- 6Witness signature if required
- 7All supporting documents attached
- 8Form printed on plain A4 paper
- 9No stray marks or corrections
How to file this form
- 1Read the court’s request letter
- 2Download the latest Form No.59 from the Courts Service website
- 3Complete all fields clearly in black ink
- 4Sign the form and obtain a witness signature if needed
- 5Attach any required evidence (receipts, bank statements, etc.)
- 6Post or hand‑deliver the form to the court’s registrar
- 7Keep a copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to personal insolvency cases under the 2012 Act
- 2Cannot be used to certify matters outside Section 115a(2)(D)
- 3Does not replace a full affidavit when detailed testimony is required
- 4Electronic submission may not be accepted by all courts
Field map
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date
- Verify that the case number field layout matches the current template
- Confirm whether a witness signature line is still required
- Ensure the reference to Section 115a(2)(D) is present
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCSection reference (115a(2)(D)) from Personal Insolvency Act 2012
- SRCTypical submission methods (post, in‑person, e‑filing) inferred from general Courts Service practice
- SRCDeadline window (7‑14 days) inferred from typical court orders
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact witness requirement
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether electronic filing is accepted by every court
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.59 with other certificate forms (e.g., No.58)
Unclear whether a witness is needed for the signature
Leaving the case number blank or using an old number
Submitting the form to the wrong court office
Using a printed copy with missing sections
Assuming the form can be filed online without checking the court’s specific process
Failing to attach supporting evidence
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