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Form No.6 Certificate of Execution of Document
Form No.6 – Certificate of Execution of Document is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to certify that a legal document has been properly executed. It is required when a court or other authority needs proof that a signature or act was carried out correctly.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.6 Certificate of Execution of Document
Form No.6 – Certificate of Execution of Document is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to certify that a legal document has been properly executed. It is required when a court or other authority needs proof that a signature or act was carried out correctly.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the court officer’s signature on the certificate.
- 2Missing court officer signature
- 3Wrong execution date entered
- 4Using an uncertified copy of the document
- 5Sending to the wrong court registry
Plain English
Think of this as a receipt from the courts saying a paper was signed the right way. You fill it out when you need official proof that a deed, contract or other legal paper was executed according to Irish law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but the certificate should be filed before the related document is submitted to any other authority to avoid rejection.
- 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 deed or contract needs a court‑certified execution record.
- When a probate application requires proof of a will’s signing.
- When filing a land registration document with the Property Registration Authority.
- When a company resolution must be shown as properly executed for a CRO filing.
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Land registration
Requires separate land‑specific details
✓ Confirm land registry requirements
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Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but the certificate should be filed before the related document is submitted to any other authority to avoid rejection.
Before you submit
- 1Form completed in black ink.
- 2All dates in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- 3Signing party’s full name and address entered.
- 4Court officer’s signature and stamp present.
- 5Original document or certified copy attached.
- 6Correct court registry selected.
- 7Postage with tracking or hand‑delivered receipt obtained.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.6 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form on paper; do not use a PDF editor.
- 3Arrange for a court officer to witness the signing.
- 4Attach the original document or a certified copy.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate court registry or post it with tracking.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts original documents or certified copies; photocopies are not accepted.
- 2Cannot be submitted electronically through the Courts Service portal.
- 3Only applicable to documents that require a court‑certified execution, not private notarisation.
- 4Form must be signed in the presence of a court officer; remote signatures are not valid.
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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.6 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in active use. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Verify the court registry address matches the current listing on courts.ie.
- Confirm the signature fields include space for a court officer.
- Ensure the document description field allows up to 200 characters.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number taken from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCTypical use cases inferred from the term “Certificate of Execution of Document”.
- SRCSubmission method inferred from standard Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadline information not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing capability not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific alternate forms (No.7, No.8, No.9) inferred, not verified.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.6 with Form No.7 (Affidavit of Execution).
Assuming a notary public can sign in place of a court officer.
Leaving the document description field blank or too brief.
Submitting a photocopy instead of a certified copy.
Sending the form to the wrong court district.
Using electronic signatures on the paper form.
Forgetting to attach the original document.
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