Medical Council Registration Renewals

Medical Council Registration Renewal

All doctors practicing medicine in Ireland must be registered with the Irish Medical Council. This esteemed Council is the regulatory authority for medical doctors in the Republic of Ireland. Its primary objective is to safeguard the public by advocating for and diligently maintaining high standards in doctors’ professional conduct, education, training, and competence. This ensures that every doctor brings the highest level of expertise and ethical conduct to their practice. Keeping your medical license up-to-date is crucial for continuing your valuable work as a healthcare professional. The renewal process may seem complex, but don’t worry - we’ve got you covered! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the renewal process for your doctor’s license in Ireland with ease and confidence. Let’s get started!

Overview of the Annual Registration Process

  • The first step to renew your registration is to log in to the Online Doctors Portal. Doctors can find information on the Medical Council’s Frequently Asked Questions section here and watch helpful videos on accessing the Online Doctors Portal here.

  • Once you have accessed the Online Doctors Portal, doctors can complete the Online Application Form. The Annual Registration Application Form is available on the top of your Online Doctors Portal account homepage, and in your Outstanding Tasks.

  • You may be asked to upload your Professional Indemnity Certificate during this process. You can upload this to the Online Doctors Portal if required. If you have any other questions in relation to renewing your registration, please visit the Medical Council’s webpage: Annual Registration FAQs.

  • All applications should be submitted on or before 1st of July. You can pay your annual registration fee online with a Credit or Debit Card. An email notification will be sent in the weeks prior to the deadline as a reminder; a notification will also be available through your Online Doctors Portal once registration is open for renewal.

Manage Your Registration

Doctors registered with the Medical Council can manage their registration mainly through the Online Doctors Portal. For more information on changing your personal contact details, paying any outstanding balances, transferring divisions and more, please read below.

  • If you wish to request voluntary withdrawal from the Medical Council Register or restore your name to the Register, please visit the Medical Council's webpage: Request voluntary withdrawal/restoral.

  • You can request your Certificate of Current Professional Status, Certificate of Experience and more through the Online Doctor’s Portal. For more information on requesting certificates, visit the Medical Council's webpage: Request certificates.

  • The Medical Council has introduced a number of reductions in annual registration fees in order to support doctors and their families. For more information on applying for a refund on your fees, please visit the Medical Council's webpage: Reduction in Annual Retention Fees.


  • If you have recently completed training or your registration status has changed, you may need to apply for one of the division transfers. For more information on requesting a division transfer, please visit the Medical Council's webpage: Request division transfer.

  • There are some additional qualifications currently recognised by the Medical Council. For more information on registering an additional qualification, please visit the Medical Council's webpage: Additional qualifications.

  • For more information on Garda Vetting Requirements, please visit the Medical Council's webpage: Garda Vetting Requirements.

  • This guidance solely relates to applications for registration with the Medical Council and provides supporting information for Q7 on the Annual Retention Application Form. You can find more information on the Medical Council's webpage Guidance on Spent Convictions.

  • Please ensure to check your personal details are up to date when renewing your registration each year. You can change your personal details (such as your email address, home address and any other contact detail changes you may need to document) on the Online Doctors Portal.

  • You can view or pay outstanding fees through the Online Doctors Portal.

Get in Touch