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Form Part II - Evidence Taken Abroad: No. 2 Undertaking in Connection with Letter of Request

Part II – Evidence Taken Abroad: No. 2 Undertaking in Connection with Letter of Request is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a court in Ireland asks a foreign court to provide evidence. It records the undertaking given by the Irish court to the foreign authority.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part II - Evidence Taken Abroad: No. 2 Undertaking in Connection with Letter of Request

Part II – Evidence Taken Abroad: No. 2 Undertaking in Connection with Letter of Request is a Courts Service of Ireland form used when a court in Ireland asks a foreign court to provide evidence. It records the undertaking given by the Irish court to the foreign authority.

It captures details of the case, the foreign authority, the type of evidence requested, and the Irish court’s undertaking to comply with the foreign jurisdiction’s requirements.

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  • 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original Letter of Request before sending the undertaking.
  • 2Leaving the foreign court’s reference number blank
  • 3Signing without a solicitor’s witness
  • 4Submitting after the foreign court’s deadline
  • 5Incorrect description of the evidence sought

Plain English

If an Irish court needs documents or testimony from another country, it sends a Letter of Request. This form is the promise that the Irish court will respect the foreign court’s rules and will use the evidence only for the case at hand. You fill it out to keep the process transparent and lawful.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: The form is filed at the same time the Letter of Request is sent abroad, before any evidence is taken overseas.
  • 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 an Irish court requests evidence from a foreign jurisdiction.
  • When the foreign authority requires a formal undertaking before cooperating.
  • When the request involves documentary evidence, witness statements, or inspection of property abroad.
  • If the foreign court has already issued a Letter of Request, this form must accompany it.
  • For civil or criminal matters that cross borders.

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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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The form is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.

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Quick Facts

The form is completed by the Irish court or the solicitor acting on its behalf, often in cooperation with the requesting party.
It captures details of the case, the foreign authority, the type of evidence requested, and the Irish court’s undertaking to comply with the foreign jurisdiction’s requirements.
The form is filed at the same time the Letter of Request is sent abroad, before any evidence is taken overseas.
Submit the completed form to the Courts Service Central Office in Dublin, either by post or via the Courts Service’s secure e‑filing portal if you have access.
Accurate completion ensures the foreign court will cooperate and avoids delays or the refusal of the request, which could stall your case.
1. Gather the case number, parties’ names, and details of the foreign court. 2. Fill in the sections on evidence type, purpose, and any conditions imposed by the foreign authority. 3. Sign the undertaking in the presence of a solicitor or court officer. 4. Attach a copy of the Letter of Request. 5. Send the package by post or upload it through the e‑filing portal, keeping a receipt.

Form Details

Revision date
19/01/26

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