What MyGovID does

MyGovID is Ireland's government-mandated single sign-on identity platform for public sector online services, operated by the Irish Department of Social Protection under the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer's (OGCIO) national eGovernment strategy. Citizens register at mygovid.ie with name and email to obtain a basic account in approximately two minutes for limited service access, or verify their identity through the Department of Social Protection's SAFE (Standard Authentication and Framework Environment) interview process at Intreo Centres, or via the companion mobile app, to receive a Public Services Card and full access to all integrated government services. The platform is built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure with Microsoft Application Insights providing usage telemetry, and a partner-facing .NET SDK enables public sector bodies to integrate authentication through the restricted-access MyGovID Partner Portal.

The service has 19 integrated government partner agencies covering welfare (MyWelfare), tax (Revenue), driver licensing (NDLS), childcare subsidies (NCS), road safety (RSA), student grants (SUSI), employment (Jobs Ireland), passports (Department of Foreign Affairs), health (HSE), housing (HAP, Department of Housing), civil registration (GRO), agriculture (DAFM), transport (Department of Transport), electoral registration (Voter.ie), retirement savings (MyFutureFund), and inter-agency messaging (MessagingIE). Verified accounts use SMS-based two-factor authentication with optional TOTP authenticator app support. Geographic scope is restricted to residents on the island of Ireland, with no public-facing API beyond the government partner SDK.

The business model is non-commercial: MyGovID is a free service to citizens, fully funded through the Department of Social Protection's government budget allocation under the eGovernment strategy. There is no pricing model, no fee tiers, no per-transaction revenue, and no commercial monetization mechanism. The 19 partner agencies function as distribution channels rather than paying customers; agency onboarding is coordinated through OGCIO. The service operates under Data Protection Acts 1988-2018, GDPR (EU 2016/679), the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, and a commitment to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility.

Name

MyGovID

Legal name

Department of Social Protection (MyGovID)

Website

https://mygovid.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MyGovID is Ireland's government-mandated single sign-on digital identity platform, operated by the Department of Social Protection, providing free authentication for citizens to access 19 integrated Irish public sector services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Identity & Government Authentication

akta.pro primary industry

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) (BPAMAEAC)

Keywords

• Digital identity verification
• Government single sign-on
• Citizen identity platform
• EGovernment authentication
• Public sector SSO

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrick On Shannon

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Service (No Direct Revenue): MyGovID is a free digital identity service provided by the Irish Department of Social Protection. It is funded through government budget as part of Ireland's eGovernment strategy. There is no direct revenue charged to citizens for using the service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MyGovID is Ireland's national digital identity platform that provides citizens with a single login to access multiple Irish public-sector services. It offers two account tiers — a Basic account created online through the website, and a Verified (and formerly Enhanced) account that requires in-person identity verification at the Department of Social Protection. The platform supports two-factor authentication via SMS and integrates with services such as Revenue Online Service (ROS), the Property Services Regulatory Authority, and additional government agencies and departments.

Product overview

MyGovID is Ireland's single digital citizen identity platform, operated by the Department of Social Protection. It provides a single login for accessing numerous Irish government services online. The product portfolio consists of the consumer-facing MyGovID web platform and mobile app (for identity verification and service access), plus the MyGovID Partner Portal (partnerportal.mygovid.ie) — a restricted-access platform through which public sector bodies can access integration documentation, .NET SDK, and usage dashboards to connect their services to the MyGovID authentication layer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyGovID Platform Single sign-on authentication platform for Irish citizens to access multiple Irish public-sector services. Supports Basic accounts (self-service online registration) and Verified accounts (in-person identity verification at Intreo Centres). Uses two-factor authentication via SMS and integrates with services such as Revenue Online Service (ROS) for tax/PRSI filing and Property Services Regulatory Authority regulatory submissions.
• MyGovID Mobile App Mobile companion app for MyGovID allowing Irish citizens to authenticate to government services on smartphones. Supports the same account tiers as the web platform.
• MyGovID Partner Portal Partner Portal and Developer Centre used by Irish government departments and agencies to integrate MyGovID as an identity provider for their own citizen-facing services. Supports certificate management, .NET SDK-based application integration, and developer assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Basic account creation takes only 2 minutes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MyWelfarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMyWelfare.ie is the primary welfare services portal of the Department of Social Protection. MyGovID provides authentication for accessing services including PPS number applications, contribution statements, eligibility checks for dental/optical/medical appliances, repayments, and benefit calculators.
• Revenue CommissionerscoreTechnology or IntegrationIreland's tax authority. MyGovID provides authentication for PAYE services, MyEnquiries, Local Property Tax, home improvement grant applications, tax clearance certificates, and adding jobs or pensions to records.
• National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)coreTechnology or IntegrationNDLS handles driver licence and learner permit services. MyGovID enables online applications and renewals for learner permits, driving licences, and updates through ndls.rsa.ie.
• National Childcare Scheme (NCS)coreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment childcare subsidy program. MyGovID enables parents to apply for childcare subsidies through ncs.gov.ie.
• Road Safety Authority (RSA)coreTechnology or IntegrationRSA manages road safety services including driving test applications and bookings. MyGovID enables access to MyRoadSafety portal for test booking and learner driver journey management.
• SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational student grant authority. MyGovID enables students to apply for, manage, and receive student grants through susi.ie.
• Jobs IrelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment employment service portal. MyGovID enables job seekers to search and apply for jobs through jobsireland.ie.
• Department of Foreign Affairs / Passport ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationPassport applications and renewals. MyGovID enables citizens to apply for first passports, renew passports, and track applications through dfa.ie.
• Health Service Executive (HSE)coreTechnology or IntegrationIreland's public health service. MyGovID provides access to HSE services including the HSE Health App, health cards, and finding health services near you.
• Voter.iecoreTechnology or IntegrationElectoral registration service. MyGovID enables citizens to check the Register of Electors, register to vote, change address, update details including citizenship, or remove themselves from the register.
• Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)coreTechnology or IntegrationAgricultural services portal. MyGovID provides access to online agriculture services through myagfood-client.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie.
• Decision Support ServicecoreTechnology or IntegrationMental health decision support service. MyGovID enables applications to register decision-support arrangements, view and manage arrangements, and make objections to arrangements.
• HAP OnlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationHousing Assistance Payment system. MyGovID enables citizens to apply for HAP and manage their HAP applications through hap.ie.
• MyCoCocoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal authority services portal. MyGovID enables payment of local authority rent, loans, rates, planning services, street furniture licences, and more through mycoco.ie.
• Department of HousingcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeritage licensing portal. MyGovID enables sign-up for heritage licensing, deer hunting licence applications and returns through portal.heritage.gov.ie.
• Department of TransportcoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle services. MyGovID enables the online change of vehicle ownership (CVO) service for real-time vehicle ownership transfer and buyer checks at vehicleservices.gov.ie.
• General Register Office (GRO)coreTechnology or IntegrationCivil registration services. MyGovID enables birth registration through civilregistration.mywelfare.ie.
• MyFutureFundcoreTechnology or IntegrationRetirement savings scheme. MyGovID enables access to participant portal, contribution viewing, secure mailbox, performance tracking, and retirement savings management through myfuturefund.ie.
• MessagingIEcoreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment communications service. MyGovID enables citizens to access government communications through messaging.services.gov.ie.
• OGCIO (Office of the Government Chief Information Officer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOGCIO manages Ireland's eGovernment strategy and oversees the MyGovID partner programme. Government agencies wishing to integrate with MyGovID contact OGCIO for enrollment. OGCIO serves as the coordinating body for digital government transformation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Singpass: Singapore's national digital identity system used by citizens and residents to access government and private-sector services. Operated by GovTech Singapore, it is functionally analogous to MyGovID as a mandatory national citizen SSO.
• ID Austria: Austria's national citizen eID, rolled out under the EU eIDAS framework as the official digital identity for citizens accessing government and selected private-sector services. Operated by the federal government, it parallels MyGovID's role for Irish citizens.
• Cl@ve: Spain's national citizen authentication platform operated by the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Citizens use Cl@ve for tax, social security, and other government services — directly comparable in mandate and scope to MyGovID.
• MitID: Denmark's official national digital identity platform replacing NemID, used by citizens to access public services, banking, and private-sector sites. Operated by the Danish Digital Agency, it is a close peer in the European national digital-ID category.
• FranceConnect: France's national citizen identity broker operated by the DINUM (Direction interministérielle du numérique). It federates multiple certified identity providers to give French citizens a single login for public services — directly comparable in role to MyGovID.
• Itsme: Belgium's mobile-based digital identity scheme providing citizens with a single verified login for government, banking, healthcare, and other services. Operated as a public-private consortium, it mirrors MyGovID's verified-account model for high-trust services.
• GOV.UK One Login: The UK government's single-sign-on identity platform for accessing central government services. Operated by the UK Government Digital Service under the Cabinet Office, it is the closest structural and functional analogue to MyGovID as a national citizen SSO.

Regional players

• Smart-ID: A mobile-based electronic identity solution widely used in the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) for accessing government and private-sector services, including banking. It is comparable to MyGovID as a citizen SSO scheme, though it operates across multiple small EU-adjacent jurisdictions rather than a single national one.

Emerging players

• Yivi: The Netherlands' privacy-focused digital identity app (previously known as IRMA) that lets users log in to government and private-sector services while disclosing only the minimum required attributes. It is comparable to MyGovID as a citizen-facing verified identity scheme in a small EU member state.

Broad incumbents

• BankID: The dominant citizen electronic identification scheme in the Nordics (Sweden, Norway, and parts of Finland), used for government services, banking, and signing. It is broader in scope than MyGovID as it is widely adopted for commercial transactions, but comparable as a national citizen identity layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mygovid
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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