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Form Part 1 - Originating Summons No. 5 Certificate of Assignment of Summons
The Part 1 – Originating Summons No. 5 Certificate of Assignment of Summons is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to record that a summons in a civil case has been transferred to another party. It is filed when the original claimant assigns the summons to a new claimant or representative.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 1 - Originating Summons No. 5 Certificate of Assignment of Summons
The Part 1 – Originating Summons No. 5 Certificate of Assignment of Summons is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to record that a summons in a civil case has been transferred to another party. It is filed when the original claimant assigns the summons to a new claimant or representative.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the assigning party’s signature.
- 2Incorrect case number or court name
- 3Missing signature of either party
- 4Wrong address for the new claimant
- 5Failing to attach the assignment agreement
Plain English
If you started a court case and now want someone else to take over the summons, you fill out this certificate. It tells the court who the new party is and that the original summons is no longer yours.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate should be filed before the next scheduled hearing date; otherwise the court may proceed without recognising the new claimant.
- 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 a summons is transferred to a different individual or company
- When a solicitor takes over a case on behalf of a client
- When the original claimant assigns all rights and obligations to another party
- When the court requires a formal record of the assignment before proceeding
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Changing a solicitor only
Only updates legal representation, not ownership of the claim
✓ Verify if the claim itself is being assigned
Form 5A – Notice of Change of Solicitor
Merging two similar claims
Used to combine cases, not to assign summons
✓ Confirm both cases are before the same court
Form 5B – Consolidation Order Application
Transferring a debt outside court
No court involvement needed
✓ Ensure the deed is properly executed and registered if required
Not a court form – use a private deed of assignment
Deadline or filing window
The certificate should be filed before the next scheduled hearing date; otherwise the court may proceed without recognising the new claimant.
Before you submit
- 1Original summons number entered correctly
- 2Court name spelled exactly as on the original documents
- 3New claimant’s full legal name and address provided
- 4Both parties’ signatures present and dated
- 5Assignment agreement attached
- 6Any required witness signatures included
- 7Copy of the original summons included
- 8Form printed on white A4 paper (if filing paper)
- 9Envelope addressed to the correct court registry
- 10E‑filing reference number recorded (if applicable)
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Certificate of Assignment of Summons (Form No. 5) from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the e‑filing portal
- 3Have both the assigning and receiving parties sign the form
- 4Attach the signed assignment agreement and a copy of the original summons
- 5Submit the packet in person or by post to the appropriate court registry, or upload it through e‑filing
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing confirmation from the court
- 7File a copy of the receipt with your own records
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to civil originating summons, not criminal matters
- 2Does not transfer any attached enforcement orders automatically
- 3Requires the original summons to still be active
- 4Not valid for assignments involving insolvent parties without court approval
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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->The form is currently the latest version (as of 2024) and remains in use for all civil originating summons assignments.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year (2024)
- Verify the case number field layout matches the latest template
- Confirm the signature block includes space for both parties and a witness if required
- Ensure the e‑filing QR code is present for online submission
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCTypical use‑case (assignment of summons) inferred from form name
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service practice
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from general court procedural rules
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact signature block layout
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: presence of e‑filing QR code
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 5 (assignment) with Form 5A (change of solicitor)
Leaving the original case number blank or entering the wrong number
Assuming an electronic signature is acceptable without checking court policy
Submitting only the certificate without the supporting assignment agreement
Using an outdated version of the form missing the e‑filing QR code
Believing the form can be used for criminal summons
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