What Is the Irish Passport Identity Verification Form?
The Identity Verification Form is a key part of the Irish passport application process, especially for first-time adult applicants, child applications, or those applying after Foreign Birth Registration.
The form is used to:
- Authenticate
- Verify your identity
- Confirm that your application is genuine and properly witnessed
It must be:
- Signed by the applicant in front of an approved witness
- Signed and stamped by the witness
- Submited with your supporting documents
⚠️ Errors on the form can result in long delays or rejection, accuracy is essential.
Who Needs to Complete the Identity Verification Form?
You’ll need to complete the form if:
- You're applying for an Irish passport for the first time
- You’re applying for a child application
- You can’t use Passport Online due to your location or application type
- Your passport application follows Foreign Birth Registration
If you’re unsure whether you need to complete this form, ÉirePassports can confirm this for you, no obligation.
Who Can Witness the Identity Verification Form?
The Irish Passport Office only accepts witnesses from an approved list of professionals. Your witness must:
- Be currently practicing in their professio
- Have personally known you for at least 2 years
- Not be related to you
- Be willing to sign your form
- Provide their occupation, contact details, and stamp (if applicable)
✅ Approved Witnesses Include:
Education
- School Principal or Vice Principal
- Teacher or Lecturer
- Preschool Manager or Montessori Teacher
- School Secretary
Medical & Health
- Dentist
- Medical Doctor
- Nurse
- Vet
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Speech Therapist
Legal, Financial & Official
- Lawyer or Solicitor
- Accountant
- Commissioner or Oaths / Notary Public
- Peace Commissioner
- Bank or Credit Union Manager / Assistant Manager
- Member of the Clergy
Government & Public Sector
- Police Officer / Member of An Garda Síochán
- Elected Public Representative
- Engineer
Important Notes for the Witness
Witnesses must follow these guidelines when completing the Identity Verification Form:
- The applicant must sign the form in your presence
- You must have known the applicant personally for at least 2 years
- You must not be related to the applicant
- You may be contacted by the Passport Office to confirm your role
- Knowingly or recklessly providing false information is a criminal offence
Sample Declaration “I confirm that I know the applicant, [Full Name], who signed this form in my presence, and that I am not related to them.”
How ÉirePassports Helps You Get It Right
We’ve helped hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders successfully apply for their Irish passports, and we handle Identity Verification Forms daily.
Our expert service includes:
- Confirming if the Identity Verification Form is required for your case
- Providing the correct version of the form
- Advising on eligible witnesses in your area
- Reviewing your photo and supporting documents
- Helping with secure, tracked delivery to Ireland
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