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Oath of Administrator Incorporating Bond (Intestacy)
The Oath of Administrator Incorporating Bond (Intestacy) is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when applying to be appointed as the administrator of an intestate estate. It combines the oath of office with a bond to protect the estate’s assets.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Oath of Administrator Incorporating Bond (Intestacy)
The Oath of Administrator Incorporating Bond (Intestacy) is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when applying to be appointed as the administrator of an intestate estate. It combines the oath of office with a bond to protect the estate’s assets.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to have the oath witnessed by an authorised official.
- 2Incorrect bond amount for the estate’s value
- 3Oath not signed before an authorised official
- 4Missing supporting asset schedule
- 5Submitting the form to the wrong district court
Plain English
If a relative dies without a will, you may need to become the estate’s administrator. This form lets the court know you swear to act honestly and that you’ve provided a financial guarantee (bond) for the estate’s value.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed as soon as possible after death, typically within four weeks, to avoid delays in obtaining the grant of administration.
- 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 deceased died intestate and you are applying for letters of administration.
- When a bond is required by the court to protect estate assets.
- If you are the sole applicant and the estate value exceeds the threshold for a bond.
- When you need to combine the oath and bond into one submission.
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Will exists
No bond needed if executor named
✓ Verify existence of a valid will
Small estate (< €5,000)
Simple administration
✓ Check estate value first
Multiple applicants
Each must provide separate bond
✓ Confirm all parties sign
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed as soon as possible after death, typically within four weeks, to avoid delays in obtaining the grant of administration.
Before you submit
- 1Death certificate attached.
- 2Accurate bond amount and guarantor details included.
- 3Oath signed in presence of a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor.
- 4All pages numbered and legible.
- 5Correct Probate Office address used.
- 6Postage paid and tracking reference recorded (if mailed).
- 7Copy of the completed form retained for personal records.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Oath of Administrator Incorporating Bond (Intestacy) form from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete personal and deceased details on the form.
- 3Arrange a bond from an insurer or guarantor and attach the bond document.
- 4Have the oath witnessed and signed by an authorised official.
- 5Package the form, bond, death certificate, and asset schedule.
- 6Deliver the package to the appropriate District Court Probate Office.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for intestate estates; not suitable when a will exists.
- 2Bond amount must be approved by the court; the form does not set the amount.
- 3Online submission may not be available in all districts.
- 4The form does not include a schedule for complex assets; separate documentation may be required.
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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
- Confirm the form number matches the latest Courts Service release.
- Check for any updated bond amount guidelines.
- Verify the witness signature field reflects current Commissioner for Oaths requirements.
- Ensure the address of the Probate Office matches the latest district court listings.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCTypical probate procedure for intestate estates in Ireland.
- SRCBond requirement for administratorsstandard practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline of four weeks.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of online portal for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the oath for executors with the oath for administrators.
Assuming any bond will be accepted without court approval.
Submitting the form to the civil registry instead of the Probate Office.
Leaving the witness signature line blank or using an unauthorised witness.
Not attaching a detailed asset schedule when required.
Using an outdated form version.
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