Check these places first
P60 or payslip from any Irish employer
Your PPS number appears on all payslips and P60 documents. Check any old pay documentation.
Revenue correspondence
Any letter from Revenue will include your PPS number. Check your email inbox or old post for Revenue letters.
Revenue MyAccount
Log into myaccount.revenue.ie — your PPS number appears in your profile. This is the fastest option if you have access.
Medical card or GP visit card
Your PPS number is on your medical card or GP visit card if you have one.
Department of Social Protection letters
Any letter from DEASP or social welfare will show your PPS number on the top of the page.
If you can't find it anywhere
- 1
Contact the Department of Social Protection
Call 071 919 3302 or visit your local Intreo office in person. Bring your photo ID. They can confirm your PPS number after verifying your identity — they won't give it over the phone without verification.
- 2
Log into MyWelfare.ie
If you have a MyWelfare account, your PPS number is visible in your profile after you log in with your verified identity.
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