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Form Part 2 - Orders: No.5 Order of Possession
The Part 2 – Orders: No.5 Order of Possession form is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to record a court's decision allowing a landlord or mortgagee to take possession of a property. It is filed after a judgment for possession has been made.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Orders: No.5 Order of Possession
The Part 2 – Orders: No.5 Order of Possession form is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to record a court's decision allowing a landlord or mortgagee to take possession of a property. It is filed after a judgment for possession has been made.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong judgment reference, which stops the order from being processed.
- 2Incorrect judgment reference number
- 3Wrong property address or description
- 4Missing signature or date
- 5Failure to attach the judgment copy
Plain English
If a court has ruled you can take back a house or land, you need to complete this form so the order can be officially issued. It tells the court the details of the property, the parties and the date you intend to enforce the possession.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed within 14 days of the judgment unless the court has specified a different period.
- 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
- Use when you have a final judgment for possession and need a formal order to enforce it.
- Do not use for interim possession orders; a different Part 2 form applies.
- If the judgment includes a stay of execution, you must apply for a variation, not this form.
- For residential tenancies, the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) may require separate notice.
- When the property is mortgaged, the mortgagee uses the same form but must include the mortgage deed.
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Interim possession order
Needed before final judgment
✓ Verify you have a final judgment first
Part 2 – Orders: No.4 Interim Order of Possession
Stay of execution
Used to pause a possession order
✓ Check if the other party has applied for a stay
Part 2 – Orders: No.6 Stay of Execution
Appeal of possession
When you want to contest the judgment
✓ File within 28 days of judgment
Part 2 – Appeals: No.2 Appeal Notice
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed within 14 days of the judgment unless the court has specified a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Correct judgment reference number entered
- 2Exact property address and description copied from the judgment
- 3All parties' full names as shown on the judgment
- 4Intended possession date complies with any court‑imposed conditions
- 5Form signed by the applicant or authorised solicitor
- 6Date of signature is current
- 7Copy of the judgment attached
- 8Any required supporting documents (e.g., mortgage deed) included
- 9Submission method (post, in‑person, e‑Filing) confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Gather the judgment, identification and any supporting deeds.
- 2Complete the Order of Possession form using a black pen or the e‑Filing template.
- 3Attach a clear photocopy of the judgment and any required documents.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑Filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only valid for final possession judgments; not for interim orders.
- 2Electronic submission is limited to courts that have enabled e‑Filing.
- 3The form does not cover cases where a stay of execution has been granted.
- 4Only the applicant or a duly authorised solicitor may sign.
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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 current as of the 2024 Courts Service template. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the judgment reference field matches the new 2024 format (e.g., C/2023/1234).
- Confirm the court registry address reflects any recent relocations.
- Verify that the e‑Filing option is now available for the relevant circuit.
- Ensure the signature block includes the new ‘Date of execution’ line introduced in 2024.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred from typical court possession orders.
- SRCDeadlines based on standard 14‑day filing rule for possession orders in Irish practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCE‑Filing availability noted as of 2024 Courts Service updatesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific fields (judgment reference, property address) inferred from common order formatsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Part 2 No.5 (final order) with Part 2 No.4 (interim order).
Leaving the judgment reference blank or using an old case number.
Submitting the form after the 14‑day deadline without a court extension.
Failing to attach the judgment copy, causing the court to reject the filing.
Using the wrong court registry address after recent relocations.
Assuming e‑Filing is available for all circuits.
Not checking whether a stay of execution is in place before filing.
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