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Form No.7 Affidavit Verifying Petition of a Company
Form No.7 Affidavit Verifying Petition of a Company is a sworn statement used in court proceedings when a company files a petition, typically for winding‑up or liquidation. It confirms that the petition meets the legal requirements before the court accepts it.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.7 Affidavit Verifying Petition of a Company
Form No.7 Affidavit Verifying Petition of a Company is a sworn statement used in court proceedings when a company files a petition, typically for winding‑up or liquidation. It confirms that the petition meets the legal requirements before the court accepts it.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the affidavit sworn before a commissioner for oaths.
- 2Missing commissioner for oaths signature
- 3Incorrect company registration number
- 4Leaving out required creditor notices
- 5Submitting after the petition filing deadline
Plain English
Think of this as a formal declaration that a company’s petition is genuine and follows the rules. You sign it in front of a commissioner for oaths, and the court uses it to decide whether to start the winding‑up process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The affidavit must be filed together with the petition, typically at least 14 days before the first hearing date set by the court.
- 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 company is filing a winding‑up petition in the High Court
- When a solicitor is acting on behalf of the company
- When the petition requires a sworn verification of facts
- When you need to confirm that all statutory notices have been served
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Use this form or another form?
Petition by an individual
Individual petitions need a different affidavit
✓ Verify the petitioner’s status first
Form No.6 Affidavit Verifying Petition of an Individual
Application for voluntary liquidation
No court petition required
✓ Use only for member‑approved voluntary winding‑up
Form 4 – Voluntary Liquidation Resolution
Petition for bankruptcy of a sole trader
Different legal basis
✓ Confirm the debtor is a sole trader
Form 5 – Affidavit for Bankruptcy Petition
Deadline or filing window
The affidavit must be filed together with the petition, typically at least 14 days before the first hearing date set by the court.
Before you submit
- 1Company name and CRO number entered correctly
- 2Petition type (e.g., winding‑up) clearly stated
- 3All required creditor notices attached
- 4Commissioner for oaths signature and date present
- 5Affidavit printed on A4 paper, legible and unaltered
- 6Form signed by the authorised director or solicitor
- 7Supporting documents indexed and referenced
- 8Submission method (eFile or post) confirmed
- 9Copy retained for company records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.7 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the eFile template
- 3Arrange for a commissioner for oaths to witness the signature
- 4Attach creditor notice copies and any required annexes
- 5Upload the PDF to the eFile portal or deliver the hard copy to the High Court Registry
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing reference number
- 7Notify the petition’s solicitor of successful filing
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to company petitions, not individuals or sole traders
- 2Cannot be used for voluntary liquidation applications
- 3Requires a commissioner for oaths; electronic signatures alone are insufficient
- 4Form does not include space for multiple petitioners – separate affidavits needed
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No.7 is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in force. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the current year
- Confirm the commissioner for oaths section matches the latest layout
- Verify the list of required supporting documents is up to date
- Ensure the electronic filing reference number format matches the current eFile system
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of affidavits in company petitions
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service eFile and Registry processes
- SRCDeadline window derived from general High Court procedural rules
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 14‑day pre‑hearing rule
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific list of supporting documents
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.7 with Form No.6 (individual affidavit)
Assuming an electronic signature satisfies the oath requirement
Leaving out the creditor notice attachment
Using an old version of the form downloaded from a non‑official site
Incorrectly entering the company’s CRO number
Submitting the affidavit after the petition filing deadline
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