# Dokus: English (Ireland)

> Practical guides to Irish passports, birth certificates, driving licences and PPS Number applications, with official sources and advice on personal copies.

Edition: en-IE. The page titles and descriptions below use this edition's language.
Read the linked page for its full procedure, limitations, official sources and review date.
Keep country-specific procedures within this edition. Dokus is independent of the issuers.

## Guides
- [Order an Irish birth certificate: choose the right copy and keep a scan](https://dokus.app/en-ie/ireland-order-birth-certificate-copy/index.md): Order an Irish long-form birth certificate through the HSE, distinguish it from a research copy, and prepare a readable personal scan.
- [IRP renewal in Ireland: organise the documents for your permission](https://dokus.app/en-ie/irp-renewal-documents-ireland/index.md): Prepare your current passport page, IRP card and permission-specific documents for online renewal through Immigration Service Delivery in Ireland.
- [Lost driving licence in Ireland: prepare your NDLS replacement documents](https://dokus.app/en-ie/ireland-lost-driving-licence-replacement-documents/index.md): Prepare the Garda declaration, identity evidence and supporting documents for an Irish driving licence replacement through NDLS.
- [First Irish passport: organise supporting documents before you post them](https://dokus.app/en-ie/ireland-first-passport-supporting-documents/index.md): Prepare the identity form, separate name and address evidence, and original documents for a first Irish adult passport application.
- [PPS Number application in Ireland: prepare your appointment documents](https://dokus.app/en-ie/ireland-pps-number-appointment-documents/index.md): Check whether you already have a PPS Number, prepare the documents requested through MyWelfare, and keep the appointment record separate from personal scans.
- [Is it safe to send a photo of your passport or ID in Ireland?](https://dokus.app/en-ie/is-it-safe-to-send-a-picture-of-your-id/index.md): Check requests for passport, driving licence and PPSN details in Ireland, prepare a limited copy and know where to report identity fraud.
- [Document guides for Ireland](https://dokus.app/en-ie/guides/index.md): Practical guides to Irish passports, birth certificates, driving licences and PPS Number applications, with official sources and advice on personal copies.
- [Official documents in Ireland](https://dokus.app/en-ie/guides/official-documents/index.md): Prepare Irish passport evidence, order a birth certificate, replace a driving licence, apply for a PPS Number or organise an IRP renewal.

## Tools
- [Compress PDF free: passport, IRP card or payslip](https://dokus.app/en-ie/compress-irp-passport-pdf/index.md): Compress a passport, IRP or payslip PDF to the form limit without upload. Two free documents across tools in this browser; then paid access.
- [Passport copy or IRP card to PDF, free](https://dokus.app/en-ie/irp-passport-to-pdf/index.md): Make an Irish passport or IRP card PDF on A4 without upload. Two free documents across tools in this browser; then paid access.
- [Merge PDF files and photos into one, free](https://dokus.app/en-ie/combine-irp-passport-pdf-files-into-one/index.md): Merge requested PDF files and photos without upload, keeping PDF text and order. Two free documents across tools in this browser; then paid access.
- [Redact PDF free: passport, licence or payslip copies](https://dokus.app/en-ie/redact-passport-driving-licence/index.md): Redact agreed extra details in a passport or payslip copy; output is image-based. Two free documents across tools in this browser; then paid access.
- [Add a signature to a PDF free, from a photo of it](https://dokus.app/en-ie/add-signature-to-pdf/index.md): Add a signature to a PDF free: photograph your signature, remove the paper and lines, and place the transparent PNG on the page. Nothing is uploaded.
- [Add a watermark to a PDF or ID copy, free](https://dokus.app/en-ie/watermark-passport-irp-copy/index.md): Watermark a PDF or agreed Irish passport or IRP copy with recipient and purpose. Two free documents across tools in this browser; then paid access.
- [Irish tenancy document tools: ID PDFs and income copies](https://dokus.app/en-ie/tools/index.md): Prepare agreed tenancy copies: PDF, merge, compress, watermark, redact or add a signature. Two free documents across tools in this browser; then paid access.

## Shared product and policies
- [Dokus · Document Scanner & PDF App for iPhone](https://dokus.app/index.md): Scan documents on your iPhone, convert photos to PDF, and compress and watermark copies. Keep your passport, ID and cards in a private wallet.
- [Dokus plans: what is free and what Dokus Plus adds](https://dokus.app/plans/index.md): Dokus is free for up to 5 documents, with every sharing tool. Dokus Plus adds unlimited documents and Favorites cards, expiry reminders, and sharing several documents at once or a single page.
- [Privacy Policy](https://dokus.app/privacy/index.md): Dokus is an independently developed app. For privacy questions or requests, write to support@dokus.app.
- [Terms of Use](https://dokus.app/terms/index.md): By using Dokus, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.
- [Accessibility](https://dokus.app/accessibility/index.md): Dokus is built entirely on Apple's native components, which is also what makes it work with iOS's accessibility features out of the box. This page summarizes what's supported today.
- [Subscription Terms](https://dokus.app/tools/terms-of-use/index.md): These terms apply to the subscription sold on dokus.app. The data it involves is described in the Subscription Privacy Policy.
- [Subscription Privacy Policy](https://dokus.app/tools/privacy-policy/index.md): This policy explains the data involved when you subscribe on dokus.app. The site's tools run in your browser: the documents you open in them are not sent to us.