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Oath of Administrator Including Bond - De Bonis Non for Single Applicant
The Oath of Administrator Including Bond – De Bonis Non for Single Applicant is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a single person is appointed as administrator of a deceased estate that is not yet fully administered. It combines the oath of office with a bond to protect creditors.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Oath of Administrator Including Bond - De Bonis Non for Single Applicant
The Oath of Administrator Including Bond – De Bonis Non for Single Applicant is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a single person is appointed as administrator of a deceased estate that is not yet fully administered. It combines the oath of office with a bond to protect creditors.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the commissioner for oaths signature.
- 2Incorrect bond amount
- 3Missing signature of commissioner for oaths
- 4Wrong court office address
- 5Using an outdated form version
Plain English
If you have been named the sole administrator of someone’s estate and the estate is still being wound up, you must swear an oath and provide a bond using this form. It tells the court you accept the role and promise to act honestly.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days of the appointment order, or as otherwise directed 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
- Use when you are the sole administrator of a de bonis non estate.
- Use if the court has ordered you to provide a bond with your oath.
- Do not use for joint administrators – a different form applies.
- Do not use for fully administered estates; a final account form is required instead.
- Use when the estate is still in the administration phase and creditors have not been fully settled.
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Use this form or another form?
Joint administrators
Requires multiple signatures and joint bond details
✓ Verify number of applicants before proceeding
Oath of Administrator Including Bond – De Bonis Non for Joint Applicants
No bond required
Court has waived bond requirement
✓ Confirm waiver order first
Oath of Administrator – De Bonis Non without Bond
Estate fully administered
No oath or bond needed
✓ Use only after all assets distributed
Deadline or filing window
The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days of the appointment order, or as otherwise directed by the court.
Before you submit
- 1Form printed on A4 white paper.
- 2All required fields completed in block capitals.
- 3Bond amount correctly calculated and signed.
- 4Commissioner for oaths signature present.
- 5Supporting documents (e.g., court order) attached.
- 6Correct court office address used.
- 7Postage prepaid and tracked if sending by mail.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest form from courts.ie.
- 2Complete personal and estate details.
- 3Enter the bond amount and obtain guarantor signature if needed.
- 4Arrange for a commissioner for oaths to witness your signature.
- 5Attach the court appointment order and any other required documents.
- 6Package and post or deliver the form to the designated court office.
Known limitations
- 1Only for single applicants; not valid for joint administrators.
- 2Does not cover estates already fully administered.
- 3Bond amount must be approved by the court – the form does not set the amount.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all jurisdictions.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the bond field layout matches the latest template.
- Verify the signature block includes space for a commissioner for oaths.
- Ensure any referenced court fee schedule is up to date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided description.
- SRCAgency identified as Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS).
- SRCPurpose and usage based on typical de bonis non administration practice.
- SRCSubmission methods derived from general Courts Service filing procedures.
- SRCDeadlines and risk points are standard expectations, not officially confirmed.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact bond amount calculation rules.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of online portal for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘de bonis non’ with ‘de bonis non administratrix’ forms.
Assuming a bond is optional when the court order may require it.
Leaving the commissioner for oaths signature blank.
Using an older version of the form with outdated fields.
Submitting to the wrong district court office.
Failing to attach the original appointment order.
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