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Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.1C Praecipe for Fieri Facias
The Praecipe for Fieri Facias (Form No.1C) is a court document used to request the enforcement of a money judgment in Ireland. It is filed when a creditor wants the court bailiff to seize a debtor's assets to satisfy the judgment.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.1C Praecipe for Fieri Facias
The Praecipe for Fieri Facias (Form No.1C) is a court document used to request the enforcement of a money judgment in Ireland. It is filed when a creditor wants the court bailiff to seize a debtor's assets to satisfy the judgment.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the judgment.
- 2Incorrect debtor address
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Failing to attach a certified copy of the judgment
- 5Using the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you have a court judgment saying someone owes you money and they haven't paid, you use this form to ask the court to send a bailiff to take their property. It tells the court you are ready to enforce the judgment.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The Praecipe must be filed within the period allowed by the Enforcement of Judgments Act, usually 30 days after the judgment becomes enforceable, but earlier filing is permitted.
- 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 for a specific monetary sum.
- When you want a bailiff to seize goods, sell them, or levy a charge on property.
- When the debtor has not complied with a court‑ordered payment plan.
- When you have already obtained a Writ of Execution and need to activate it.
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Use this form or another form?
Partial payment agreed
Used to vary payment terms
✓ Verify if the judgment has been varied first
Form No.1D – Praecipe for Variation
Landlord seeking rent arrears
Different enforcement route
✓ Use only for possession orders
Form No.1B – Praecipe for Possession
Bank seeking execution against a mortgage
Specific to secured creditors
✓ Confirm mortgage registration
Form No.1E – Praecipe for Mortgage Enforcement
Deadline or filing window
The Praecipe must be filed within the period allowed by the Enforcement of Judgments Act, usually 30 days after the judgment becomes enforceable, but earlier filing is permitted.
Before you submit
- 1Original judgment reference number entered correctly
- 2Debtor’s full name and address verified
- 3Amount owed matches the judgment sum
- 4Certified copy of judgment attached
- 5Form signed and dated by creditor or solicitor
- 6Correct filing fee included
- 7Correct court registry selected
- 8Copy retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Gather the final judgment and any supporting documents.
- 2Download or collect Form No.1C.
- 3Complete all fields in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
- 4Attach a certified copy of the judgment.
- 5Pay the filing fee (cash, cheque, or electronic payment).
- 6Submit the form to the appropriate court registry.
- 7Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to monetary judgments, not possession or injunction orders.
- 2Cannot be used for judgments under €500 without additional court approval.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all district courts.
- 4Form does not cover enforcement against foreign assets.
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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 "No.1C" and the current year.
- Confirm the fee amount listed matches the latest court fee schedule.
- Verify the required supporting documents (certified judgment copy, ID).
- Ensure the signature block includes space for both creditor and solicitor (if represented).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCPurpose of Praecipe for Fieri Facias inferred from Irish enforcement practice.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) based on standard Courts Service procedures.
- SRCFee and timing assumptions drawn from typical Enforcement of Judgments Act rules.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing fee amount.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.1C with Form No.1B (possession orders).
Leaving the debtor’s address incomplete.
Submitting an uncertified copy of the judgment.
Paying the wrong fee amount.
Filing at the wrong court registry.
Not signing the form if a solicitor is not involved.
Assuming online filing is available for all courts.
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