Get State Pension (non-contributory) Application Form (pdf) - Welfare

This guide provides clear instructions on how to accurately complete the State Pension (Non-Contributory) Application Form. Follow these steps to ensure your application is submitted correctly and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your application form successfully.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to download the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling out Part 1 with your personal details. Ensure you use block letters and a black ballpoint pen for clarity. Provide your Personal Public Service Number (PPS No.), name, date of birth, and contact details.
3. In Part 2, declare all sources of income, including any social security payments or pensions from other countries. Attach necessary documentation such as payslips or letters from relevant agencies.
4. Complete Part 3 to confirm your habitual residence condition. Answer questions regarding your nationality and any time spent outside of the Republic of Ireland in the past five years.
5. In Part 4, specify your preferred payment method, whether to be received at a local post office or directly into your bank account.
6. If applicable, provide details about your qualified children under age 18 or those between 18-22 in full-time education in Part 5. Include any required documentation.
7. Part 6 allows you to apply for additional benefits, such as a Living Alone Increase or Fuel Allowance, by providing relevant details and documentation.
8. If you have a spouse or partner, fill out Part 7 with their details and proceed to Part 8 to include their work and claim information.
9. Complete Part 9, where you or your spouse can choose how the Qualified Adult Increase is paid.
10. Before submitting, ensure you have attached all necessary documents and signed the declaration in Part 1. Review the checklist in Part 10 to confirm all requirements are met.
11. Finally, save your completed form, download a copy for your records, print it if needed, or share it according to your submission method.

Complete your application online today to ensure timely processing of your State Pension.