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Form Part 2 - Orders: No.3 Order of Fieri Facias to Enforce Judgment or Order of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal in cases not Otherwise Provided for

The Part 2 – Orders No.3 form is a Court Service of Ireland document used to apply for a Fi­eri Facias (writ of execution) to enforce a Supreme Court or Court of Appeal judgment when no other enforcement method applies. It is filed by a judgment creditor seeking to seize assets of the judgment debtor.

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Form Overview

Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Orders: No.3 Order of Fieri Facias to Enforce Judgment or Order of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal in cases not Otherwise Provided for

The Part 2 – Orders No.3 form is a Court Service of Ireland document used to apply for a Fi­eri Facias (writ of execution) to enforce a Supreme Court or Court of Appeal judgment when no other enforcement method applies. It is filed by a judgment creditor seeking to seize assets of the judgment debtor.

It captures details of the judgment, the amount owed, the debtor’s known assets, and the specific enforcement request.

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  • 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the judgment.
  • 2Incorrect debtor name or address
  • 3Missing judgment reference number
  • 4Failure to attach supporting asset evidence
  • 5Using an outdated form version

Plain English

If you have won a case in the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal and the other side still hasn't paid, you can ask the court to issue a Fi­eri Facias. This form tells the court you want to enforce the judgment by seizing property or money.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: There is no statutory filing deadline, but the longer you wait, the greater the risk that assets become unavailable or the debtor becomes insolvent.
  • 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 Supreme Court or Court of Appeal judgment needs enforcement and no other order (e.g., charging order) applies.
  • When you have identified specific assets of the debtor to seize.
  • When you prefer a direct seizure rather than a monetary judgment enforcement route.
  • When the debtor has not complied with a payment order within a reasonable period.
  • When you need a court‑issued writ to authorise bailiffs or the Revenue to act.

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Unpaid judgment in lower courts

Used for securing debts against land or property

✓ Verify the court level first

Part 2 – Orders No.1 (Charging Order)

Debtor has bank accounts only

Seeks bankruptcy rather than asset seizure

✓ Confirm debtor's insolvency status

Part 2 – Orders No.2 (Bankruptcy Order)

Judgment for a specific sum of money

Directly enforces monetary payment

✓ Ensure no other enforcement order exists

Part 2 – Orders No.4 (Writ of Execution for Money)

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory filing deadline, but the longer you wait, the greater the risk that assets become unavailable or the debtor becomes insolvent.

Before you submit

  1. 1Judgment reference number entered correctly
  2. 2Debtor’s full legal name and address verified
  3. 3All asset details listed and supported by evidence
  4. 4Certified copy of the judgment attached
  5. 5Signature and date completed by the creditor
  6. 6Form printed on A4 paper or saved as PDF for e‑filing
  7. 7Cover letter included (if posting)
  8. 8Postage method recorded or e‑filing receipt saved

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the latest Part 2 – Orders No.3 form.
  2. 2Complete the form with judgment and debtor details.
  3. 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment and asset evidence.
  4. 4Sign the form and date it.
  5. 5Post the package to the Central Office or upload via e‑filing.
  6. 6Keep the acknowledgement receipt for your records.

Known limitations

  1. 1Only applicable to Supreme Court or Court of Appeal judgments.
  2. 2Cannot be used if a charging order or other enforcement order already exists.
  3. 3Requires the creditor to have identified specific enforceable assets.
  4. 4Electronic filing requires a valid digital certificate.

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

The form is current as of the 2024 Courts Service revision; no major changes reported in 2025.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
  • Confirm the required supporting documents list matches the latest guidance.
  • Verify the signature block includes the updated declaration wording.
  • Ensure the electronic filing instructions reflect the current e‑filing portal URL.

Quick Facts

The judgment creditor (the person or company that won the judgment) must complete and file this form.
It captures details of the judgment, the amount owed, the debtor’s known assets, and the specific enforcement request.
File the form as soon as you decide to enforce a judgment that is not covered by other enforcement orders; there is no statutory deadline, but delay can reduce recoverable assets.
Submit the completed form to the Central Office of the Courts Service, either by post to the relevant district court or via the Courts Service e-filing portal if you have a digital certificate.
Accurate filing ensures the court can issue the Fi­eri Facias promptly; errors or missing information can cause the application to be rejected, delaying enforcement and increasing costs.
1. Gather the judgment copy, debtor details, and any asset information you have. 2. Download the latest Part 2 – Orders No.3 PDF from the Courts Service website. 3. Fill in each field clearly, using block letters or the PDF fill‑in function. 4. Sign and date the form, attach the judgment copy, and any supporting evidence of assets. 5. Send the package by recorded post or upload it through the e‑filing portal, keeping the receipt.

Form Details

Revision date
22/01/26

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Sources

  • SRCForm title and number inferred from provided description.
  • SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
  • SRCPurpose of Fi­eri Facias derived from standard Irish enforcement practice.
  • SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service procedures.
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact supporting document list.
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline requirements.

Common confusion points

Mixing up Part 2 – Orders No.3 with charging order forms.

Assuming the form can be used for any court judgment, not just Supreme or Court of Appeal.

Leaving out the certified copy of the judgment.

Submitting the form without clear asset evidence.

Using an old PDF version that lacks the new signature declaration.

Not understanding that electronic filing needs a digital certificate.

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