Fill in Form REG1 online
Applies for a Personal Public Service (PPS) number in Ireland on paper when you cannot apply online through MyWelfare.
Do not sign this form electronically. Form REG1 has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Form REG1 at a glance
- Official name
- Application form for a PPS number (REG1)
- Issued by
- Department of Social Protection
- Country
- Ireland
- Category
- Passports and ID
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Adults who need a PPS number, for example for work, study or public services, and cannot use the online system.
- Signature
Print and sign by hand
The form asks you to use a black ballpoint pen and sign in your normal handwriting, not capital letters. A witness must also sign.
- Instructions
- Official Department of Social Protection page
Form REG1 is the Department of Social Protection's paper application for a PPS number, for people who cannot apply online through MyWelfare. Open the official form from gov.ie in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print and sign by hand in front of a witness. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in Form REG1
Check whether you can apply online
Adults aged 18 or over can apply through MyWelfare with a basic or verified MyGovID account. Use the REG1 only if you cannot use the online system.
Your details (questions 1 to 13)
Enter your name, birth names, mother's birth surname, date of birth, gender, Irish address with Eircode, contact details, the reason you need a PPS number and your nationality.
Background (questions 14 to 19)
Give your country of birth, the last country where you worked, studied or received benefits, any foreign social security number, any old Irish National Insurance number, and any previous Irish address.
Print and sign the declaration
Print the form and sign the declaration in your normal handwriting. A witness also signs and dates it.
Submit it with your documents
Follow the instructions at gov.ie/ppsn for where to submit the form and the documents you need to bring.
What you need before you start
- Photo identification, such as a passport or, for EU/EEA citizens, a national identity card.
- Proof of address dated within the last three months, such as a utility bill, bank statement or tenancy agreement.
- Evidence of why you need the number, such as a job offer or course registration.
See Get a PPS number on gov.ie.
Can I sign the REG1 electronically?
No. The REG1 form asks for a black ballpoint pen, a signature in normal handwriting and a witness signature. Type your details if you like, then print it and sign by hand.
Common mistakes
- Using the paper form when you could apply online.
- Proof of address that is older than three months.
- Signing in capital letters, or without a witness.
- Using REG1 for a child. Children under 18 use form REGM1.
Form REG1: frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a PPS number online?
Yes, if you are 18 or older. Apply through MyWelfare with a basic or verified MyGovID account.
What documents do I need for a PPS number?
Photo identification, proof of address dated within the last three months, and evidence of why you need the number.
Does the REG1 need a witness?
Yes. The form has a witness signature and date as well as your own.
How do I get a PPS number for a child?
Use form REGM1 for a child aged under 18.
Is BunnyDoc connected to the Department of Social Protection?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with the Department of Social Protection. We link to the official form on gov.ie and give you a free tool to type into it in your browser.
BunnyDoc is not affiliated with Department of Social Protection. Always download the latest edition from the official site and follow its instructions for signing and filing.
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