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is garda id acceptable id for passport ?

  • 24-05-2013 12:04AM
    #1
    ak4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭


    I have lost my expired passport and just wondering is it necessary I get a birth cert ?

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    bertie big pockets aherne
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3 ✭bertie big pockets aherne


    garda id is about as much use as a note from your ma


  • #3
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,122 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    No it isn't.

    Garda id is only suitable for proving your age in pubs, off license, etc.

    And yes we really really should have an optional credit card style national id card like most EU countries.


  • #4
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,329 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    If I'm reading this right, you're replacing your lost passport?

    In which case you need long form birth cert & photo id & 2 proof of address. I could be reading your question wrong though


  • #5
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,604 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    An Age Card is acceptable ID for a passport. I recently applied for a first time adult passport which has the extra identity requirements as a lost passport and the Garda approved of it. I got my Age Card without a Passport of Driver's Licence so she was skeptical because I didn't "know a Garda" but you don't actually need a passport/driver's licence to get an Age Card. I also showed my new Public Services Card which she was also skeptical about because she never heard of it.

    Pretty stupid how one garda will question something because they aren't in the know of I.D they give you. And this whole knowing a gard thing is ridiculous, you shouldn't need to know one of them to get something done.

    You'll need a birth cert, 4 photos, photo ID and proof of address and possibly a utility bill. My proof of address was a letter from AIB with my new bank details on it, I didn't need a utility bill so I'm not sure if it's required but if you have one bring it.


  • #6
    Carawaystick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭Carawaystick


    ak4 wrote: »
    I have lost my expired passport and just wondering is it necessary I get a birth cert ?

    Thanks in advance.
    http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=254

    says"
    If born in Ireland on or before 31 December 2004 -
    and applying for your first Irish passport or renewing your passport if under 18 years of age – you require to submit the long form of your Irish State birth certificate which shows the names of your parents. If you are renewing your passport and are over 18 years of age you only need to submit your expired passport."

    So you need to get a birth cert.


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