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Form Part I: No. 19 Renunciation of Administration
Part I: No. 19 Renunciation of Administration is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a person who has been appointed administrator of a deceased estate wishes to step down. It is filed with the Probate Office to formally relinquish the role.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 19 Renunciation of Administration
Part I: No. 19 Renunciation of Administration is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a person who has been appointed administrator of a deceased estate wishes to step down. It is filed with the Probate Office to formally relinquish the role.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign the declaration.
- 2Sending the form to the wrong district court
- 3Leaving the signature blank or unsigned
- 4Failing to attach the original grant of administration
- 5Submitting after assets have been distributed
Plain English
If you were named as the administrator of a will and you no longer want to handle the estate, you fill out this form to quit. It tells the court you are giving up the job so someone else can be appointed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but submit the renunciation before any distribution of assets or before the court issues a final order to avoid complications.
- 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 been formally appointed as administrator and wish to step down.
- You have not yet completed any administration work.
- You need the court to record your renunciation before a new administrator is appointed.
- You are not renouncing a guardianship or a probate order – a different form is required.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You want to resign after completing administration
Used to close the estate, not to quit
✓ Ensure all accounts are filed first
You are a guardian wishing to step down
Different jurisdiction (Family Court)
✓ Check guardian status
You need to replace an administrator who has died
Not a renunciation
✓ File after the death of the previous admin
Part I: No. 21 Appointment of New Administrator
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline, but submit the renunciation before any distribution of assets or before the court issues a final order to avoid complications.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest 2023 version of the form
- 2Entered correct personal details and case number
- 3Signed and dated the declaration
- 4Attached a copy of the original grant of administration
- 5Checked the address of the correct district court Probate Office
- 6Retained a copy of the completed form for your records
- 7Sent the form by recorded delivery or uploaded via the portal
- 8Confirmed receipt with the court clerk
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Part I: No. 19 form from courts.ie
- 2Complete all required fields accurately
- 3Sign and date the declaration
- 4Gather any required attachments (e.g., grant of administration)
- 5Post the form to the Probate Office or upload it through the Courts Service portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to renunciation of administration, not other probate roles
- 2Cannot be used if the estate has already been distributed
- 3Electronic submission may not be accepted by all district courts
- 4No guidance on fee payment – typically no fee for renunciation
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Compact field-by-field guide
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 currently the 2023 version and remains in force. No major revisions have been announced in the last year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2023 revision date
- Confirm the case number field layout matches the latest template
- Verify that the signature block includes the required witness line
- Ensure any referenced attachments (grant of administration) are still required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data
- SRCPurpose (renunciation of administration) inferred from form name
- SRCSubmitting to Probate Office inferred from typical Courts Service practice
- SRCNo official source accessed; all details marked as not confirmed in official source where uncertain
Common confusion points
Mixing up renunciation of administration with renunciation of probate
Submitting the form after assets have been paid out
Leaving the witness line blank when a witness is required
Sending the form to the Central Office instead of the local district court
Using an older form version that lacks the current signature block
Failing to attach the original grant of administration when requested
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