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Renew licence online without a public service card?

  • 05-04-2020 09:17PM
    #1
    from_atozinc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    My driving license expires at the end of the month. No panic in getting it as I know with Corona the offices are closed and all this.

    So out of interest attempted to do it online. And seems I need a public service card for this. I don’t have one of these.

    Does anyone know of a way renew your license online without a public service card?


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  • #2
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,461 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    from_atozinc wrote: »
    Hi

    My driving license expires at the end of the month. No panic in getting it as I know with Corona the offices are closed and all this.

    So out of interest attempted to do it online. And seems I need a public service card for this. I don’t have one of these.

    Does anyone know of a way renew your license online without a public service card?

    You can't unless they charge the rules.

    You need a face to face interview to get a PSC.

    There's also a 3 month rule for getting a licence online.

    AFAIK.


  • #3
    from_atozinc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭from_atozinc


    beauf wrote: »
    You can't unless they charge the rules.

    You need a face to face interview to get a PSC.

    There's also a 3 month rule for getting a licence online.

    AFAIK.

    What’s the 3 month rule?


  • #4
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,461 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    ...Who can apply?
    Anyone applying for a full driving licence renewal or a learner permit renewal unless:

    the expiry date of your driving licence or learner permit is greater than 3 months from today...

    It's on the website...


  • #5
    from_atozinc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭from_atozinc


    beauf wrote: »
    It's on the website...


    Grand. So neither of these apply to me.


  • #6
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,384 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    I thought the PSC was done away with for non Depsrtment of Social Protection stuff? The NDLS arent still asking for it are they?


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  • #7
    from_atozinc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭from_atozinc


    Dravokivich wrote: »
    I thought the PSC was done away with for non Depsrtment of Social Protection stuff? The NDLS arent still asking for it are they?


    not sure on this, all I can say is tried to renew my license online via NDLS and its looking for the PSC


  • #8
    Micky 32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,630 ✭✭✭Micky 32


    from_atozinc wrote: »
    not sure on this, all I can say is tried to renew my license online via NDLS and its looking for the PSC

    I have a cousin who works in that dept, a few weeks ago when i was talking to him said they still accept PSC.


  • #9
    Dravokivich
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,384 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    Micky 32 wrote: »
    I have a cousin who works in that dept, a few weeks ago when i was talking to him said they still accept PSC.

    The problem isnt accepting, its requiring.


  • #10
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,051 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    Dravokivich wrote: »
    The problem isnt accepting, its requiring.

    You don't require one according to their website

    Edit: it looks like this only applies when you show up in person.


  • #11
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,461 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    To get a licence or renew you need a verified myGovId. To get this you need the PSC.
    Please verify your MyGovID account
    You must verify your MyGovID account to access NDLS Online Solution. A verified account is a more secure type of MyGovID account that lets you access all available services. Learn more about MyGovID.


    If you do not have a Public Service Card (PSC) Card then you will need to make an appointment at your local Social Welfare Intreo Office to get a PSC card. To make an appointment click Create a PSC Appointment and follow the instructions

    https://ndls.rsa.ie/Application/index#!/MainMenu/


    To get a PSC you need to make an appointment for an meeting
    Important notice on Corona Virus Covid-19
    Over the last number of days the Department has experienced unprecedented levels of demand on our services. In particular our online appointment services have been in high demand.

    Fulfilling these appointments involves a visit to our offices. In line with the latest HSE and WHO advice around Social Distancing in order to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus the Department has taken the decision to suspend all PPSN and PSC appointment services with immediate effect to reduce footfall to our offices in the best interest of our customers and staff.

    If you are in need of a PPSN please follow the guidelines at www.gov.ie

    The Department apologises for this inconvenience and thanks you for your patience at this time.

    https://services.mywelfare.ie/en/topics/appointments/psc-appointment/

    Nice catch 22.


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  • #12
    from_atozinc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭from_atozinc


    beauf wrote: »
    To get a licence or renew you need a verified myGovId. To get this you need the PSC.



    https://ndls.rsa.ie/Application/index#!/MainMenu/


    To get a PSC you need to make an appointment for an meeting



    https://services.mywelfare.ie/en/topics/appointments/psc-appointment/

    Nice catch 22.


    yep, so essentially, me trying to do it online requires me to have a PSC and this requires me to go to a meeting.

    other option is to do it via NDLS directly which also requires me going to an office, but office not open.


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