FAQs Frequently Asked Questions
What age to I have to be to get an Age Card?
You must be aged 18yrs or over to apply for a National Age Card.
How do I get an age Card?
You must apply at your local Garda Station.
Where do I get the Application Form?
The Application Form is only available from a Garda Station.
What do I have to pay?
The cost of the National Age Card is €10.
Do I need anything else to get my National Age Card?
Yes. You will also require the following:
Your Birth Certificate or your GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) Card.
One other form of ID.
One colour passport photograph.
Your parents may be asked to accompany you at the time of application to confirm your identity.
How long will it take to get my card?
It is expected that you would receive your card within 6/8 weeks of applying.
What happens if I don’t have a Birth Certificate or a GNIB Card?
Without one or other of the above you will not be able to apply for a National Age Card.
What do I do if I lose my National Age Card or it is stolen?
If your card is lost or stolen you should report the loss to your nearest Garda Station.
How do I get another card ?
The application for a repeat card is the same as for a new card – the only additional piece of information you require is a report on the fate of the first card. The processing Garda will attach this to your Application before forwarding to the District office.
Do I have to pay again?
Yes, the €10 fee will apply to the repeat application.
I have an old style Age Card is it still valid?
Yes, there is no expiry date on your old card.
Can I replace my old style National Age Card with a new style card?
Yes, this would be done in the same way as applying for a new card.
Does the €10 fee apply?
Yes and No,
If you are aged between 18 and 21 at the time of Application for the new style Age Card, and if you surrender your old card with your application, the new style Age Card will be issued to you free of charge.
If you are over 21yrs of age at the time of Application you will be liable for the €10 fee.
If you do not surrender your old age card ,even if you are aged between 18 and 21,you are liable for the €10 fee.
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