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Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.1B Praecipe for Fieri Facias
The Praecipe No.1B for Fieri Facias is a court form used to request the enforcement of a judgment debt by a bailiff. It is filed after a court judgment when the debtor has not paid voluntarily.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.1B Praecipe for Fieri Facias
The Praecipe No.1B for Fieri Facias is a court form used to request the enforcement of a judgment debt by a bailiff. It is filed after a court judgment when the debtor has not paid voluntarily.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the certified copy of the original judgment.
- 2Incorrect judgment reference number
- 3Wrong debtor address leading to misdelivery
- 4Missing certified copy of the judgment
- 5Failure to include accrued interest or costs
Plain English
If you have a court judgment saying someone owes you money and they still haven’t paid, you use this form to ask the court to send a bailiff to collect. It tells the court you want a Fieri Facias writ, which authorises seizure of goods.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict statutory deadline, but filing within 6 months of the judgment helps avoid limitation issues and keeps enforcement costs lower.
- 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 you have a final judgment and the debtor refuses to pay.
- When you need a bailiff to seize goods or sell property.
- When you have already tried voluntary payment arrangements without success.
- When the debt is a monetary sum (not a specific performance order).
- When you want to enforce a County Court judgment.
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Use this form or another form?
Debtor disputes debt
To challenge the judgment before enforcement
✓ Verify if an appeal is pending
Small claim under €2,000
Simpler process for low‑value claims
✓ Use only for qualifying amounts
Form 1C (Small Claims Enforcement)
Bankruptcy order needed
When debt exceeds €20,000 and other routes fail
✓ Confirm bankruptcy criteria first
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict statutory deadline, but filing within 6 months of the judgment helps avoid limitation issues and keeps enforcement costs lower.
Before you submit
- 1Judgment reference number entered correctly
- 2Creditor and debtor names match the judgment
- 3Debtor address is current and complete
- 4Outstanding amount includes interest and costs
- 5Form signed and dated by the creditor or solicitor
- 6Certified copy of the judgment attached
- 7Any required enforcement fee paid or attached proof of payment
- 8Correct court registry selected
- 9Copy of the form retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original judgment and calculate total amount due.
- 2Download or obtain the Praecipe No.1B form from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete all fields accurately, using the judgment as reference.
- 4Attach a certified copy of the judgment and any fee receipt.
- 5Submit the form in person, by post, or via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court registry.
- 7Await the court’s issuance of the Fieri Facias writ.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to monetary judgments, not injunctions.
- 2Cannot be used for judgments already under appeal.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4Fees vary by court and amount; check the latest schedule.
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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->The Praecipe No.1B is the current version used by the Courts Service as of 2024. No major redesigns have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows "Praecipe No.1B" and the current year.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the issuing court.
- Verify the required supporting documents list (judgment copy, ID).
- Ensure any fee schedule referenced is the latest published fee.
- Review any new guidance notes on electronic filing.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from name "Praecipe No.1B for Fieri Facias".
- SRCPurpose of a Praecipe for Fieri Facias inferred from standard Irish court practice.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCFee and deadline details marked as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability noted as not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Praecipe No.1B with the small‑claims enforcement form.
Leaving the interest amount blank, causing under‑enforcement.
Submitting an uncertified copy of the judgment.
Using the wrong court registry address.
Failing to sign the form, leading to rejection.
Assuming electronic filing is possible in every jurisdiction.
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