PPS Registration 2024

PPS REGISTRATION

PPS Registration The Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is an identifier issued by the Client Identity Services section of the Department of Social Protection on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection in Ireland. Your PPS is a unique reference number that helps you access public services and information in Ireland. It is essential to complete this application as soon as possible. PPS applications are processed and serviced by the government of Ireland. Dwellworks will provide you with the best advice and guidance. You may complete your application online at mywelfare.ie if you are living in Ireland and are at least 18 years of age. (There is a separate process for children under 18 years of age). *Please note that decisions about eligibility and acceptable documentation is at the discretion of the official processing the application. This means each applicant may experience different processes / questions / requests during their application process, than those experienced by another applicants*

Documents required:

• Passport for each person

• Letter from your employer stating your name and current Irish address

• Birth Certificate (requested at the discretion of the Government official – in English language) **

• Adoption Certificate (if applicable, requested at the discretion of the Government official - in English language) ** • Marriage Certificate (if applicable, requested at the discretion of the Government official - in English language) ** **All applications for children must be accompanied by a “legitimate reason” for the application. This is to prove to the government official why the child needs a PPS number. The proof can be a school application letter, a child benefit application form or a GP registration form. You must be able to provide one of these if required. This is at the discretion of the government official. In order to be prepared you can print off this Child Benefit Form. How to apply for a PPS Number: You can apply before or after you arrive in Ireland but please note, to complete the application you must have an Irish residential address and have commenced working for your employer in Ireland. The current process requires applicants to apply online initially. Social Welfare are calling a number of applicants to attend the office in person after they have completed the online application. If you are asked to attend the office, please ask your local Dwellworks consultant about this process so they can support you.*

• Register for a basic MyGovID account –apply HERE • Complete yourPPSapplication online through THIS LINK

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Your local Dwellworks consultant will speak to you about this and answer any questions you have about this process. It is important to know that you will need to provide evidence of why you need a PPS Number. You can only get a PPS Number if you need it to access public services. For example, if you are starting a job, you will need a PPS Number to pay tax, or you will need a PPS number to learn to drive or exchange a driving licence.

Other considerations for spouse/partner/family members applying for PPS For those who will be working in Ireland is it straight forward to apply for a PPS number as the number is required for paying taxes. For those who will not be working in Ireland, there are restrictions on getting a PPS number. Please see the below: Married couples where one party is NOT working in Ireland : In order for the spouse who is NOT working in Ireland to get a PPS number they must explain that they wish to get a PPS number in order to transfer tax credits to their spouse who is working. There is a special form to complete for this “Assessable Spouse Election Form”. This form should be brought to the PPSmeeting. Civil Partnership where one party is NOT working in Ireland: In order for the civil partner who is NOT working in Ireland to get a PPS number they must explain that they wish to get a PPS number in order to transfer tax credits to their spouse who is working. There is a special form to complete for this “Nominated Civil Partner’s Election Form”. This form should be brought to the PPSmeeting. Married & Registered civil partners ONLY: Registered civil partners ONLY are treated the same way for tax purposes. Please note that Revenue (Irish tax system) recognises only certain registered foreign marriages and civil partnerships for tax purposes. A list of all foreign marriages and civil partnerships recognised in Ireland is given by the Department of Justice and Equality and documents required for each country is HERE. Non-married/Cohabiting couples : Revenue assess cohabiting couples as single individuals. The partner who is NOT working in Ireland will generally be required to have a job to be able to apply for a PPS. It is not necessary to have a PPS Number order to seek employment. If however, they are looking to do driving lessons to apply for a driving licence a PPS is required. In this case, on the PPS application form the reason should be stated as “Apply for driving licence”. The application form for a driving licence is HERE. Childrens PPSN : Please email the following documents: • A Reg1m (download this HERE) • Copy of the child’s passport • Copy of the child’s Birth Certificate/Adoption cert/ family book or court issued guardianship papers • Documentary evidence of why the child requires a PPSN • You must also send the following documents from the parent/guardian requesting the child’s PPSN • Valid photo ID • Proof of address

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All these documents should be emailed to your local PPS office. The offices are ordered by county, so you locate the required email address for your county from this list. Ideally the application should be sent from the parents own email address to assist the PPS office with getting back to you, should they require additional information. IMPORTANT : PPS applications are processed and serviced by the government of Ireland. Dwellworks will provide you with the best advice and guidance but decisions about eligibility to apply and acceptable documentation is at the discretion of the official on the day of the appointment.

*if this is part of our authorised services.

Information is correct at time of publication.

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Employer PPS Letter of Introduction Template Below is the template for the letter your employer needs to provide you with in advance of the PPS meeting. Please ensure you request the letter in advance of your appointment so there is time for your HR to prepare it. You must have this letter with you on the day of the appointment in order to be able to complete the registration. MUST BE PROVIDED ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD

DEPT OF SOCIAL PROTECTION Intreo Centre Parnell Street 197-199 Parnell St, Dublin 1

DATE

To: Whom It May Concern:

This is to confirm that EMPLOYEE NAME has relocated from COUNTRY to COMPANY NAME on the DATE.

Please be advised EMPLOYEE NAME is living at ADDRESS IN IRELAND.

EMPLOYEE NAME holds the position of POSITION.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Yours faithfully,

Name and Signature

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