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Form Part I: No. 23 Citation to Accept or Refuse Administration
Part I: No. 23 Citation to Accept or Refuse Administration is a court form used in Ireland when a person is served with a citation to become an administrator of a bankrupt estate. It records whether the recipient accepts or refuses the appointment.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part I: No. 23 Citation to Accept or Refuse Administration
Part I: No. 23 Citation to Accept or Refuse Administration is a court form used in Ireland when a person is served with a citation to become an administrator of a bankrupt estate. It records whether the recipient accepts or refuses the appointment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 14‑day deadline.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Signing without reading the citation instructions
- 4Providing an incorrect case number
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If the court asks you to take charge of someone's bankrupt affairs, you must tell the court if you will do it or not. This form is the official way to give that answer.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The response must be filed within the period stated in the citation, normally 14 days from service, unless the court issues an extension.
- 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 been formally cited to act as an administrator.
- When you need to formally refuse the appointment.
- When the court specifically references Part I: No. 23 in its letter.
- Instead of a general bankruptcy application – this is only the acceptance/refusal response.
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Use this form or another form?
No acceptance needed
Used when the court asks for consent rather than acceptance/refusal
✓ Verify the citation reference
Part I: No. 24 Consent to Administration
Applying to be appointed administrator
Bankruptcy application form, not a response
✓ Use only if you want to seek appointment
Changing your decision after filing
Must be filed after the initial response
✓ Ensure the original response has been recorded
Part I: No. 25 Notice of Change of Position
Deadline or filing window
The response must be filed within the period stated in the citation, normally 14 days from service, unless the court issues an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Read the citation for the exact deadline.
- 2Enter the correct case number.
- 3Complete all mandatory fields (name, address, decision).
- 4Tick the correct box for accept or refuse.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Attach any documents the court requested.
- 7Make a clear copy for your records.
- 8Send by recorded delivery or upload via e‑filing.
- 9Confirm receipt with the court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Locate the citation and note the deadline.
- 2Download or obtain Part I: No. 23 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Fill in personal details and case reference exactly.
- 4Select accept or refuse and sign.
- 5Attach any required supporting paperwork.
- 6Post to the appropriate court registry or upload through e‑filing.
- 7Keep the acknowledgment of receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form only records acceptance or refusal – it does not grant authority.
- 2Not valid for use in non‑bankruptcy civil cases.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4The form does not include space for detailed explanations; separate letters may be needed.
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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 currently in use for all courts handling bankruptcy administration. No recent amendments have been announced as of 2026.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the citation date for the current deadline.
- Confirm the case number matches the court’s register.
- Verify the form header shows ‘Part I: No. 23’ – newer versions may have a different number.
- Ensure any required supporting documents listed in the citation are attached.
- Confirm the signature line includes the date format required by the court.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data.
- SRCTypical deadline of 14 days based on standard citation practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCE‑filing availability assumed from Courts Service online servicesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRequirement to attach supporting documents derived from common court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact wording of sections (e.g., Part I: No. 24) inferred from naming conventionsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up acceptance with consent forms.
Using the wrong case number from a different bankruptcy file.
Assuming the 14‑day deadline applies universally without checking the citation.
Sending the form to the Revenue instead of the court.
Failing to sign the form or using an illegible signature.
Not attaching the supporting documents the court requested.
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