A PPS number or PPSN is allocated by the Department of Social Protection. A PPSN is used in dealings with public bodies or with agents acting on behalf of public bodies. – such as Taxes , Healthcare, Welfare Benefits etc.
For example, if you are taking up employment, you will need a PPS number to register with the Revenue Commissioners. However prospective employers should not look for your PPS Number when recruiting. An employer should only seek a PPS number if you are actually taking up employment with the organisation.
Getting a PPSN
You need to be living in Ireland before you can apply for a PPS number. The Department of Social Protection allocate PPS numbers and you can apply at your local registration centre.
What do you need to get a PPSN ?
If you were born in Ireland, you will need to show the following documents to prove your identity:
· Your Birth Certificate and a current valid photographic ID e.g. a passport or driving licence.
If you are from the UK, you will need either a current valid passport or a Birth Certificate and another form of photographic ID, for example, a driving licence. You will also need proof of your address (such as a household bill in your name). You must also produce, if available, supporting documentation of either birth, work, unemployment, residence, tax liability or education history.
If you are an EU national or EEA Citizen , you wil nee dto show a passport or National Identity Card and evidence of your address (such as a household bill in your name) and, if available, supporting documentation of either birth, work, unemployment, residency, tax liability or education history.
If you are a non-EEA National, you need a passport or Certificate of Registration with the Department of Justice and Equality (Immigration Card), evidence of your address (such as a household bill in your name) and, if available, supporting documentation of either birth, work, unemployment, residency, tax liability or education history.