The E Vetting Process

Completing a CI Verification Form and Vetting invitation form NVB 1

**N.B.: If the online process is not completed and the application expires, a new application with a fee of €10 applies. The fee will also be applied if incomplete or flawed applications are received **

Step 1 – CI Garda Vetting ID Verification Form: Fill in form and have an original form of; proof of ID and Proof of residential address, use attached form to achieve 100 pts then bring to a responsible person to validate your identity. * Responsible person; Garda, Doctor, Principal, Manager, Solicitor et al.

Step 2 – Make Copies of your forms: that you used to prove your address and Identity.

Step 3 – Fill in Form Vetting Invitation (NVB1) and ID verification form – It is imperative that the E Vetting invitation form is filled in correctly. Name, DOB, email, address et al. If the form has any errors, or is illegible, it will be returned to you and a new form will need to be completed. Each Applicant should ensure that all information is complete and the Identification section has been signed and dated.

*If you are under the age of 18, you must use your parents email address and phone number on forms Also Fill in Parent Consent form, Parental consent form NVB 3.

*Make sure you sign form and tick box to allow process to commence.

*When asked what organisation is applying for the certs, please enter CANOEING IRELAND.

Step 4 – ID Verification page, Form Vetting Invitation (NVB1) and ID verification form and Copies of your Identity and Address to: Canoeing Ireland – Liaison Officer – Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Step 5 – On receipt by CI, the Vetting invitation is received by the LP, the LP Verifies your Role and CI Membership, then enters the submitted details onto the Garda Vetting Website. This will result in the applicant receiving an email to invite them to complete the online vetting form.

Step 6- The Applicant will receive an email from the NVB to commence with the online vetting. You will be required to have your reference number to hand to start. Once on line, the applicant will need to complete all aspects of the form. If you have ever lived in Northern Ireland, you will be required to have all postal codes for addresses. If you do not put in correct details, your form will be rejected and you will have to start the process again.

Step 7- Once you have completed the form CI will be notified and the LP will verify details submitted and then send to NVB for processing. Applicants will be able to check the process of their vetting application by logging onto the NVB website using their application reference number.

Step 8- Canoeing Ireland will receive confirmation on successful vetting from the National Vetting Bureau, your details will be updated in the Canoeing Ireland Database.

The full Canoeing Ireland Garda Vetting Process is available here.

For queries relating to Garda Vetting please contact: gardavetting@canoe.ie.