How to get a PPS number in Portlaoise
- 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 Portlaoise Branch Office as the location, then pick a date and time. MyWelfare sends a notification with the appointment and your document list.
- Attend in person at Department of Social Protection, Bank Place, Portlaoise, Co Laois R32 XD78. Children being registered must come too. The number is posted to you after checks.
What to bring to the PPS appointment in Portlaoise
- 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.
Portlaoise office hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–1pm, 2pm–4pm |
Your appointment time is the one you booked on MyWelfare. Closed on bank holidays.
Where the Portlaoise PPS centre is
Portlaoise Branch Office
Department of Social Protection, Bank Place, Portlaoise, Co Laois R32 XD78
Phone (057) 8678010 · [email protected]
Map, contact details and Public Services Card service at Portlaoise
This office serves: Portlaoise, The Heath, Abbeyleix, Mountrath, Stradbally, Ballinakill, Ballyfin, Ballyroan, Barnashrone, Camross, Castletown, Coolrain, Raheen, Shanahoe, Spink, Timahoe, Vicarstown and Ratheniska.
Other PPS centres near Portlaoise
Tullamore Intreo Centre
29 km · Co. Offaly
Carlow Intreo Centre
33 km · Co. Carlow
Newbridge Intreo Centre
37 km · Co. Kildare
Kilkenny Intreo Centre
42 km · Co. Kilkenny
All PPS number centres in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in to Portlaoise Branch Office 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 Portlaoise?
Create a basic MyGovID account, start the PPS number application on MyWelfare.ie and select Portlaoise Branch Office as the location when you pick the date and time.
What do I bring to my PPS appointment in Portlaoise?
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 Portlaoise?
Tullamore Intreo Centre (29 km), Carlow Intreo Centre (33 km), Newbridge Intreo Centre (37 km), Kilkenny Intreo Centre (42 km).
Sources: MyWelfare: PPS Number · gov.ie: Get a PPS Number · PPS allocation centres. Independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection.