Oath of Administrators with Will Annexed including Bond for More Than One Applicant

What this form is for

• • Joint administrators need a bond and a will annexed.
• • Single administrator with a bond uses a different form (Oath of Administrator with Will Annexed).
• • No bond required – use the standard Oath of Administrators form.
• • Estate without a will – use the Oath of Administrators without Will Annexed.
• • If the bond is provided by a third‑party guarantor, a separate guarantee form is required.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The oath must be filed before the court issues the first order of administration or before any distribution of assets, typically within 14 days of appointment.

Before you submit

• • All administrators’ full names and addresses entered.
• • Bond amount matches the court order.
• • Both signatures witnessed by an authorized official.
• • Will annexed is attached and clearly labelled.
• • Bond documentation (e.g., insurance policy) is included.
• • Form version is the latest (2023).
• • Correct district court address used.
• • Copy of the appointment order enclosed.
• • Return envelope with prepaid postage (if posting).
• • Electronic upload confirmed with receipt email (if online).

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest form from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete administrator details and bond information.
3. 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor to witness signatures.
4. 4Attach the will annexed and bond documents.
5. 5Deliver the package to the appropriate District Court registry or upload via the Courts Service portal.
6. 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
7. 7Keep a copy for your records.

Known limitations

• • Form only accepts up to three administrators; additional applicants need a separate annex.
• • Electronic submission not available for all districts.
• • Bond amount field limited to numeric entry without commas.
• • No guidance on foreign currency bonds – must be in euros.