Garda Vetting

THESE FORMS ARE FOR PARISH VETTING ONLY 

Primary School Vetting: Forms available from: St. Senan’s Education Office  

Parish Vetting – Part 1: Proof of identity

1. Download, print and complete vetting invitation form:
   • For adults 18 years and older:
     • NVB 1 Vetting Invitation Form
     • Young persons aged 16 and 17 years complete two forms:
       • NVB 1 Vetting Invitation Form for Under 18s
       • Parent/Guardian Consent Form

2. Bring completed form along with appropriate identification to your local Parish Priest. Appropriate identification is highlighted on page two of the vetting invitation form.
3. Parish Priest will photocopy identification and sign vetting invitation form.
4. Parish Priest / Parish Secretary will post original invitation form and photocopies of ID documents to Diocesan Office.

 Part 2: Complete email application

5. You will receive an email from the Vetting Office, please check your junk mail, occasionally the email will appear here. 
6. Follow instructions in the email, you will be asked to enter the following: Place of birth; passport number; mother’s maiden name; and previous addresses.

Part 3: Vetting approval

7. Once vetting is complete both the applicant and the Parish Priest will receive an email notification of the vetting outcome.

Queries regarding parish vetting please contact: Jacklyn McCarthy | Director of Safeguarding | Tel: 064-6631168 | Email: jacklynmccarthy@dioceseofkerry.org