Personal Public Service (PPS) Number A Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is a unique reference number that helps you access social welfare benefits, public services and information in Ireland. A PPS Number is always 7 numbers followed by either one or two letters. To get a PPS Number, you must provide evidence of your identity, why you need a PPS Number and your address. Some other examples of why you may need a PPS Number are:
● to take up an offer of employment ● to apply for a social welfare payment ● to access medical services ● to apply for or exchange a driver’s licence ● to access other public services ● to register for a course in a school or college
You do not need to have an IRP (GNIB) card in order to obtain a PPS number. However, you will have to prove that you need a PPS number to access welfare, education, GP or other services. An online PPS Number application service is available at MyWelfare.ie for people living in Ireland who are at least 18 years of age. In order to apply for a PPS Number online, you will need to have a basic MyGovID account. Go to this link to get a MyGovID account all you need is your name and an email address for the basic account. Then book a PPSN allocation centre appointment via MyWelfare.ie in the area you are living. PPS for Child Under 18 Children born in the Republic of Ireland are usually given a PPS Number when their birth is registered with the General Register Office (GRO). This means you do not need to apply for a PPS Number for a child born in the state. However, if the birth is not registered within 3 months, a parent or guardian must make an application. PPS Numbers for children living in, but not born in the Republic of Ireland, must be applied for by the parent or guardian. One of the parents or guardians must have a PPS Number for the child to be registered. The parent or guardian should complete an application form REG1M for a PPS Number for the child aged under 18 years, and provide evidence of their own identity, the identity of the child, the requirement for a PPS Number and the relationship between the parent or guardian and the child.
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