Ireland PPS Validator
Validate Irish PPS Number
Enter an Irish Personal Public Service Number to verify its validity.
About this Validator
This tool validates Irish PPS Numbers according to official requirements.
The validator checks if a given PPS number follows the correct structure and verifies its check character.
This validation only confirms if a PPS number follows the correct format. It does not verify if the number is actually registered with Irish authorities.
What is a Personal Public Service Number (PPS No)?
PPS Structure: • 7 digits followed by letter(s) • First letter is check character • Second letter (if present): - A: Individuals - H: Non-individuals • Legacy second letters: W, T, X
Validation Features: • Length verification • Numeric sequence check • Check character validation • Entity type verification • Format compliance
Used for: • Social welfare • Public services • Tax purposes • Healthcare access • Education services • Identity verification
Important Notes: • Required for public services • 2013 format changes • Individual/Entity distinction • Unique identifier • Official standard
If you need to generate a PPS number for testing purposes, here is an Ireland PPS Generator