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Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.4 For Order of Possession
The Part 1 – Praecipe No. 4 for Order of Possession is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to apply for a court order to take possession of a property. It is typically filed by a landlord or mortgagee after a judgment for possession has been made.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 1 - Praecipe: No.4 For Order of Possession
The Part 1 – Praecipe No. 4 for Order of Possession is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to apply for a court order to take possession of a property. It is typically filed by a landlord or mortgagee after a judgment for possession has been made.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the judgment reference – the court cannot link your request to the original decision.
- 2Wrong judgment reference number
- 3Incorrect property address
- 4Missing supporting documents
- 5Failure to sign or date the form
Plain English
If you have won a court case that says someone must leave a house or land, you use this paper to ask the judge to actually enforce that decision. It tells the court you want an official order that lets you take back the property.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but filing promptly (usually within 4 weeks of the judgment) avoids unnecessary delays and keeps enforcement costs low.
- 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
- You have a final judgment for possession and need a court‑issued order.
- The occupant has not vacated voluntarily after the notice period.
- You intend to use bailiffs or a sheriff to enforce the order.
- You are not seeking a possession order for a commercial lease (different form may apply).
- The case is being heard in a District or Circuit Court, not the High Court.
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Use this form or another form?
Tenant has not paid rent but no judgment yet
Used to start the eviction process
✓ Verify you have a valid notice first
Form N1 – Notice of Termination of Tenancy
Mortgagee wants possession before judgment
Requires proof of default and mortgage deed
✓ Obtain lender’s consent
Form 4 – Application for Possession (mortgage)
High Court case
Different jurisdiction and fees
✓ Confirm the court level
Form 5 – Order of Possession (High Court)
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but filing promptly (usually within 4 weeks of the judgment) avoids unnecessary delays and keeps enforcement costs low.
Before you submit
- 1Judgment reference matches the court record.
- 2Property address is complete and accurate.
- 3All required attachments are included (judgment copy, notice of termination, title documents).
- 4Form is signed and dated by the applicant or authorised representative.
- 5Correct filing fee is attached or paid online.
- 6Correct court registry selected.
- 7If filing electronically, PDF is clear and readable.
- 8Copy of the completed form retained for your records.
- 9Contact details are up‑to‑date.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting documents.
- 2Complete the Praecipe No. 4 form.
- 3Sign and date the form.
- 4Pay the filing fee.
- 5Submit in person, by post, or via the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgement.
- 7Wait for the court to issue the Order of Possession.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable after a final judgment for possession.
- 2Does not cover commercial leases above €1 million (different form required).
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4The form does not include a schedule of costs – a separate fee may apply.
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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 form is still in use as of 2026. No major redesign has been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for the latest version before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest version date.
- Confirm the fee amount on the Courts Service fee schedule.
- Verify that the e‑Filing option is available for your court.
- Ensure the judgment reference field format matches the current template.
- Review any updated instructions on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical use of Praecipe No. 4 for possession orders.
- SRCProcedural steps based on general Irish court filing practice.
- SRCFee and e‑Filing availability not confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact deadline requirements not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Praecipe No. 4 with other Praecipe forms (e.g., for injunctions).
Assuming the form can be used before a judgment is entered.
Leaving the ‘date of possession’ blank – the court needs a specific date.
Submitting to the High Court registry by mistake.
Not attaching the original judgment copy.
Failing to include the correct fee amount.
Using an outdated version of the form.
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