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Form No.9A Request by Registrar of Wards of Court for Lodgment of Money
Form No.9A is a request from the Registrar of Wards of Court asking a party to lodge money with the court. It is used when the court needs funds to be held as security or for the benefit of a ward.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.9A Request by Registrar of Wards of Court for Lodgment of Money
Form No.9A is a request from the Registrar of Wards of Court asking a party to lodge money with the court. It is used when the court needs funds to be held as security or for the benefit of a ward.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the bank receipt, which can delay the lodgment.
- 2Submitting the wrong amount
- 3Leaving out bank account details
- 4Missing the 14‑day deadline
- 5Failing to attach proof of payment
Plain English
If the court tells you to put money into a special account for a child or vulnerable adult under its protection, you’ll fill out this form. It tells the court how much you’re depositing and where to send it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be returned within 14 days of the Registrar’s written request, unless an extension is granted in writing.
- 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 Registrar specifically asks you to lodge money for a ward.
- When you need to confirm the amount and source of funds to the court.
- If you are paying a security deposit ordered by the court.
- When the court requires a written record of the lodgment.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for payment of costs
Used for court costs, not ward funds
✓ Verify the purpose before filing
Application for ward’s property sale
For authorising sale of assets
✓ Different authority required
General financial disclosure
Not a lodgment request
✓ Only if the court asks for a statement of assets
Deadline or filing window
The form should be returned within 14 days of the Registrar’s written request, unless an extension is granted in writing.
Before you submit
- 1Read the Registrar’s request letter fully.
- 2Enter the correct amount to be lodged.
- 3Provide accurate bank account details.
- 4Attach a clear copy of the payment receipt.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Use the exact address shown on the request letter.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
- 8If posting, use recorded delivery.
- 9If emailing, confirm receipt with the court clerk.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain Form No.9A from the Courts Service website or the court office.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or typed text.
- 3Attach the bank receipt as evidence of payment.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Package the form and receipt together.
- 6Send by recorded post or deliver in person to the registrar named in the request.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for lodgment of money, not for other types of orders.
- 2Does not accept electronic signatures unless the court specifically allows it.
- 3Only accepts Irish bank accounts for lodgment.
- 4No online submission portal for all courts; check local practice.
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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.9A is currently the latest version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the current year.
- Confirm the registrar’s address matches the latest court directory.
- Verify that the bank account fields reflect the latest format.
- Ensure the signature line includes the date field.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical 14‑day deadline based on standard court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCUse of recorded post recommendationcommon court filing practice, not confirmed in official source.
- SRCNo official source found for electronic submission optionsnoted as not confirmed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.9A with Form No.9B (costs vs. money lodgment).
Leaving the ‘reason for lodgment’ section blank.
Using a non‑Irish bank account number.
Failing to include the registrar’s reference number.
Sending the form to the wrong district court.
Not signing the form or using an illegible signature.
Assuming the form can be emailed without confirmation.
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