Renewing Your Registration
What is the process to complete Annual Retention?
The annual retention process is available through your Online Doctors Portal account. Doctors must submit a completed annual retention application form along with the relevant fee. Fees will not be processed without a completed form.
Where is the Annual Retention Application Form on my account?
The Annual Retention Application Form is available on the top of your Online Doctors Portal account homepage, and in your Outstanding Tasks.
Can I renew my registration without completing the Annual Retention Application Form?
No, your Annual Retention Application is a necessary legal requirement and should be completed on or before the 30th of June to enable the processing of your payment.
I have answered all of the questions on the Annual Retention Application Form, but I am unable to submit it
If you have answered all of the questions on the Annual Retention Application Form but you are unable to submit the Form, please check each of the Declaration sections of the form to ensure you have ticked all relevant declaration boxes.
Can I submit the Annual Retention Form without uploading my professional indemnity certificate?
If required, it is best to upload your professional indemnity certificate while you are completing your Annual Retention Application Form. If you are unable to do so, you can submit your form and upload your professional indemnity certificate at a later time, through the Doctors Portal “Outstanding Tasks” section.
Do I need to upload a record of my CPD activities?
There is no requirement to provide the Medical Council with your Statement of Participation or any other evidence of your maintenance of professional competence unless you are requested to do so.
How can I pay the annual registration fee?
Once you have completed the Annual Retention Application Form, you will be directed to the payment page. You can pay your annual registration fee online with a Credit or Debit Card. Direct debits are no longer being processed by the Medical Council.
If you are having difficulties making the payment online, please review our Payments FAQ document.
Do you accept cheques?
Payments can no longer be accepted by cheque. If paying by Euro bank draft, please ensure that the draft is drawn on an Irish Bank. Payments can also be made by postal order.
How do I complete an Irish language application form?
If you wish to complete an annual retention application form in Irish, please contact support@mcirl.ie to request the Irish version.
Más mian leat foirm iarratais choinneála bhliantúil a chomhlanú I nGaeilge, dean teagmháil le
support@mcirl.ie
chun iarratas a dhéanamh.
Can I complete the Annual Retention Process by post?
Completing your application online is by far the fastest method, however you can still complete a paper form to renew your registration. To request a paper form, please call or email the Registration Section. Please note that payments can no longer be accepted by cheque. If paying by Euro bank draft, please ensure that the draft is drawn on an Irish Bank. Payments can also be made by postal order.
Please note that a €30 administrative fee applies for forms completed by post.
When will I get my annual registration certificate?
Once you have completed the Annual Retention process, your registration certificate will be available for you to download from your portal account. To download your certificate, please go to the menu option “My Profile” and “My Documents”.
You, patients, or employers can verify your registration status at any stage on our website here: Check the Register.