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Form No. 6 Acceptance of Sum Paid into Court
Form No. 6 is used to formally accept a sum of money that has been paid into court. This form is typically used when parties in a legal case agree to accept a payment made to the court as settlement or resolution.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 6 Acceptance of Sum Paid into Court
Form No. 6 is used to formally accept a sum of money that has been paid into court. This form is typically used when parties in a legal case agree to accept a payment made to the court as settlement or resolution.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always verify the case reference number matches your case exactly.
- 2Incorrect case reference number
- 3Missing signature
- 4Incomplete payment details
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
When someone pays money into court as part of a legal dispute, this form lets the other side officially accept that payment. It's like saying 'yes, we agree to take this money and consider the matter resolved'.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically no strict deadline for submitting this form, but prompt submission is recommended to avoid delays in receiving the payment.
- 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
- Use when accepting a payment made into court as settlement
- Required before court funds can be released to you
- Must be completed even if the payment is partial
- Different from forms for making payments into court
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Making a payment into court
Different process for depositing funds
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Form for lodgement of money into court
Applying to have funds released
Different procedure for accessing court-held funds
✓ Confirm which form matches your request
Form for release of money paid into court
Disputing a payment into court
Different process for challenging a payment
✓ Verify the correct objection procedure
Notice of objection to payment into court
Requesting interest on court funds
Different form for claiming additional amounts
✓ Check if interest applies to your case
Separate application for interest on court money
Deadline or filing window
There is typically no strict deadline for submitting this form, but prompt submission is recommended to avoid delays in receiving the payment.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all required fields
- 2Case reference number is correct
- 3Payment amount matches the sum paid into court
- 4All signatures are present and dated
- 5Copy of form has been retained for records
- 6Any required identification documents are included
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Form No. 6 from the court office or website
- 2Complete all sections including case details and payment amount
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated areas
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office handling your case
- 5Keep a copy for your records
- 6Follow up if you don't receive acknowledgment within reasonable time
Known limitations
- 1This form only accepts payments already made into court
- 2Does not initiate the payment process itself
- 3May not be used for complex multi-party settlements
- 4Does not replace formal court orders in all cases
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
- Verify the form number matches No. 6
- Check that court details are current
- Confirm signature requirements haven't changed
- Ensure payment details section is complete
- Check for any updated guidance notes
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from form title and standard court procedures
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Irish government practices
- SRCSpecific form requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent form status not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with forms for making payments into court
Uncertainty about which party should complete and submit the form
Not understanding that this form is for accepting payment, not requesting it
Difficulty finding the correct court office to submit to
Unclear about required identification documents
Confusion about partial versus full settlement acceptance
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