Getting a Public Services Card in Person

You can get your Public Services Card in person at your nearest PSC centre.

PSC centres are open from Monday to Friday. Any person who wishes to get a Public Services Card should contact their nearest PSC centre.

Getting a Public Services Card Online via the App

If you have a smartphone you can now apply online for Public Services Card (PSC) and verified MyGovID account using the MyGovID app. The MyGovID app allows you to verify your identity using your smartphone.

This new service is available if you:

  • are resident in Ireland
  • hold a current Irish passport
  • are aged 16 years and over
  • have a basic MyGovID account
  • have not applied for a PSC previously

You can download the MyGovID app onto your Apple or Android smartphone.

Once your online application has been approved by an officer, users of the app will receive:

  • a Public Services Card (PSC) in the post
  • a verified MyGovID account

If we are unable to process your online application, you will be notified of what information you need to bring with you to complete the process at a Public Services Card/SAFE Registration centre.

What you need to use the MyGovID app

You will need to have a basic MyGovID account and to have downloaded the MyGovID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your smartphone.


Full details on how to use the MyGovID app are available on gov.ie