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Identity & Address Validation Documents

When returning your Vetting Invitation Form (NVB1) it must be accompanied by one validated identity document from Group 1 AND one validated address document from Group 2.  Please see below the lists of acceptable documents for both Group 1 and Group 2 and information on the document validation process.

 

Group 1 - Validation of Identity - One Document Required

  • Irish Driving Licence or Learner Permit (new credit card format)
  • Current Valid Passport (from country of citizenship)
  • National Age Card issued by An Garda Siochana (must be accompanied with a birth certificate)
  • National Identity Card for EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens

 

Group 2 - Validation of Address - One Document Required 

All validation of address documents must be dated within the last six months.

  • A utility bill. Printed online bills are acceptable. Mobile phone bills are not acceptable
  • Letter from employer confirming name and address
  • P60, P45 or Payslip with name and address
  • Bank (incl Revolut)/Building Society/Credit Union Statement
  • Employment ID Card (issued by employer to include name and address)
  • Correspondence from an educational institution (correspondence issued by DCU is not acceptable)
  • Correspondence from SUSI, Insurance company regarding active policy, bank, credit union, government body, state agency

 

Document Validation

All documents (NVB1 Form, Identity Document, Address Document and ID Verification Form) must be validated. Please choose ONE of the following options to validate your documents.

 

  1. In-Person: Visit the DCU Registry Office (Glasnevin Campus Only). Please bring your original NVB1 form, along with the original and copies of your ID and address documents. Opening Hours: https://www.dcu.ie/registry.

     

  2. Have your documents signed and stamped through one of the options below and then scan and email them to studentvetting@dcu.ie.

    1. Commissioner of Oaths
    2. School Principal/Teacher
    3. An Garda Síochána
    4. Notaries Public / Practising Solicitors
    5. Justice of the Peace
    6. Embassy / Consular staff
    7. Medical Doctor

     

  3. International Students (if living abroad): Email your documents to studentvetting@dcu.ie. Present them in person to the DCU Registry Office within six weeks of arriving in Ireland.