No. 46  Court of Appeal - Military - Notice of Perfection of Recognisance

What this form is for

• • When a recognisance in a military case has been paid in full.
• • When the conditions of a recognisance have been satisfied and you need to notify the Court of Appeal.
• • If the court orders a formal notice of perfection rather than a simple written letter.
• • To close the recognisance file and prevent further enforcement actions.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the notice within 7 days of the recognisance being perfected, unless the court has set a different deadline in the order.

Before you submit

• • Case number entered correctly
• • Recognisance amount matches the original order
• • Date of payment recorded accurately
• • Signature of declarant (and solicitor if applicable)
• • Proof of payment attached
• • Form signed and dated
• • Correct court registry address used
• • Copy retained for personal records
• • If filing online, confirm upload receipt

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Form No. 46 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via the online form.
3. 3Attach a clear copy of the payment receipt.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Deliver the form and attachment to the Court of Appeal registry (in person, post, or online).
6. 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment.
7. 7Store the receipt and a copy of the filed form safely.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to military recognisance cases heard by the Court of Appeal.
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all registries.
• • The form does not accept electronic signatures unless the portal explicitly allows it.
• • No provision for multiple recognisances in a single notice.