Garda Vetting Instructions
Please download the Garda Vetting ID Validation Form (Form NVB1)
Complete the form in pen.
Present these documents to the Club’s Child Welfare Officer for validation.
Completed form
Your passport
Proof of address (dated within the last 6 months)
Step 1 – Download and Complete Form
Click “BOOK A COURSE NOW”
Select SIGN UP (or LOGIN if you already have an account)
Complete the sign-up form
Once registered, log in at: https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet
Step 2 – Submit Your Online Application
In the search bar, type “Online Garda”
Select “Garda Vetting Applications County Dublin 2026”
Click Start
On the next screen, click “APPLY HERE”, then “APPLY”
Step 3 – Start Your Garda Vetting Application
Complete the application form and upload:
Photo ID (Passport / Driver’s Licence / Government ID)
Garda Vetting ID Validation Form
Proof of Address (dated within the last 6 months)
Click APPLY and follow the on-screen instructions to finish.
Step 4 – Upload Required Documents
What Happens Next
If all details are correct, the FAI will submit your application to the National Vetting Bureau.
This process can take up to 3 weeks or longer.
Email Notification
You will receive an email from the National Vetting Bureau inviting you to complete the next stage.
This link expires after 30 days, so act promptly.
Be sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Final Steps
After completing the online vetting form, you will receive a tracking number to monitor your application.
If there are any issues, you will be notified by email and may need to restart the process.
Completion
Once all checks are complete, a Garda Vetting Disclosure will be issued to the relevant organisation.