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Form No.8 Notice of Substituted Service of Bankruptcy Summons by Advertisement
Form No.8 Notice of Substituted Service of Bankruptcy Summons by Advertisement is a court document used when a debtor cannot be served personally and the summons must be published in a newspaper. It informs the court that the required advertisement has been placed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.8 Notice of Substituted Service of Bankruptcy Summons by Advertisement
Form No.8 Notice of Substituted Service of Bankruptcy Summons by Advertisement is a court document used when a debtor cannot be served personally and the summons must be published in a newspaper. It informs the court that the required advertisement has been placed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the newspaper clipping as proof of advertisement.
- 2Missing the court’s deadline for substituted service
- 3Incorrect newspaper name or publication date
- 4Failing to attach the newspaper clipping
- 5Spelling errors in the debtor’s name or case number
Plain English
If you tried to hand a bankruptcy summons to someone and couldn’t find them, you can publish the notice in a newspaper instead. This form tells the court you’ve done that, so the legal process can continue.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within the period specified by the court order, typically within 14 days of the advertisement appearing in the newspaper.
- 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 personal service of the bankruptcy summons has failed.
- When the court has ordered service by advertisement.
- When you have a newspaper clipping or digital proof of the ad.
- When the bankruptcy case is being heard in the Circuit or High Court.
- When you need to record the exact wording of the advertisement.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Personal service failed
Used when the court orders an alternative method other than advertisement
✓ Verify the court order before using.
Form No.7 Notice of Substituted Service by Court Order
Debtor located abroad
Required for cross‑border service under the EU Regulations
✓ Confirm jurisdictional rules first.
Form No.9 International Service of Summons
No newspaper available
Allows service by posting on the debtor’s last known address
✓ Ensure posting complies with court directions.
Form No.10 Notice of Substituted Service by Posting
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within the period specified by the court order, typically within 14 days of the advertisement appearing in the newspaper.
Before you submit
- 1Original bankruptcy summons on hand.
- 2Correct case number entered.
- 3Exact newspaper name, issue date and page number recorded.
- 4Full text of the advertisement copied verbatim.
- 5Newspaper clipping or digital PDF attached.
- 6Form signed and dated by the creditor or solicitor.
- 7All required fields completed – no blanks.
- 8Copy of the completed form kept for records.
- 9Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the newspaper advertisement evidence.
- 2Complete Form No.8 with accurate details.
- 3Attach the newspaper clipping as annexure.
- 4Sign the form and date it.
- 5Deliver to the court registry handling the bankruptcy (in person, post, or e‑filing).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7File a copy with the creditor’s own records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to service by advertisement, not other substituted methods.
- 2Requires a printed newspaper; online-only ads may not be accepted without additional proof.
- 3Only valid for the specific court and case number entered.
- 4Does not replace the need for a formal court order authorising substituted service.
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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.8 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the current year (2024/2025).
- Confirm the court registry’s address on the form matches the court handling the case.
- Verify the required fields for newspaper details have not changed.
- Ensure the signature line includes space for a solicitor’s signature if applicable.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCPurpose of substituted service by advertisement inferred from typical court practice.
- SRCDeadline window (14 days) based on common court orders, not officially confirmed.
- SRCE‑filing availability inferred from Courts Service digital services.
- SRCSpecific alternate forms (No.7, No.9, No.10) are typical in Irish bankruptcy practice, not verified for this case.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.7 (personal substituted service) with Form No.8 (advertisement).
Leaving out the exact wording of the advertisement.
Using an outdated newspaper issue date.
Failing to attach the newspaper clipping.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Not checking the court’s specific deadline for filing.
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