How to get a PPS number in Carlow
- Check you need one. Starting a job, claiming a payment, a driving licence or school are valid reasons. Only looking for work is not. Already had a number? Don't apply again.
- Create a basic MyGovID account (email and password).
- Apply on MyWelfare.ie and give your reason and personal details. Add your child to the same application if needed.
- Choose Carlow Intreo Centre as the location, then pick a date and time. MyWelfare sends a notification with the appointment and your document list.
- Attend in person at Kennedy Avenue, Carlow, R93 EC57. Children being registered must come too. The number is posted to you after checks.
What to bring to the PPS appointment in Carlow
- Photo ID: passport (or EU/EEA national ID card). Irish citizens born in Ireland can use an Irish or UK driving licence or learner permit.
- Proof of address with your name, dated within the last 3 months: utility bill, bank statement, lease, or an official letter. Staying with someone? Their bill plus a signed note from them.
- Your reason for needing the number, for example a job offer.
- For a child: their birth or adoption certificate and your own ID.
Full identity list by nationality: PPS number documents.
Carlow office hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:15am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:15am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–1pm, 2pm–5pm |
| Friday | 9:15am–1pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
Your appointment time is the one you booked on MyWelfare. Closed on bank holidays.
Where the Carlow PPS centre is
Carlow Intreo Centre
Kennedy Avenue, Carlow, R93 EC57
Phone 0818 405060 · [email protected]
Map, contact details and Public Services Card service at Carlow
This office serves: Carlow Town, Crettyard, Bilboa, Tinryland, Milford, Prumplestown, Killeshin, Kilkenny Road, Castledermot Road.
Other PPS centres near Carlow
Kilkenny Intreo Centre
29 km · Co. Kilkenny
Portlaoise Branch Office
33 km · Co. Laois
Newbridge Intreo Centre
39 km · Co. Kildare
Arklow Intreo Centre
52 km · Co. Wicklow
All PPS number centres in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in to Carlow Intreo Centre for a PPS number?
Residents apply on MyWelfare and book the appointment as part of the application, choosing the centre, date and time. People arriving from Ukraine under temporary protection should go to a PPS allocation centre instead of applying online.
How do I book a PPS appointment in Carlow?
Create a basic MyGovID account, start the PPS number application on MyWelfare.ie and select Carlow Intreo Centre as the location when you pick the date and time.
What do I bring to my PPS appointment in Carlow?
Photo ID (passport, national ID card or, for Irish citizens, a driving licence), proof of address in your name dated within 3 months, and the reason you need the number. MyWelfare sends the exact list with your booking.
How long until I get my PPS number after the appointment?
The application goes through further checks after the appointment, and the number is posted to you if approved. No fixed time is published.
What other PPS centres are near Carlow?
Kilkenny Intreo Centre (29 km), Portlaoise Branch Office (33 km), Newbridge Intreo Centre (39 km), Arklow Intreo Centre (52 km).
Sources: MyWelfare: PPS Number · gov.ie: Get a PPS Number · PPS allocation centres. Independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection.