Instructions for posting supporting documentation

1. You MUST supply to CAO certificates for all qualifications which you mention on your application form.
   1. Certificates should show dates, subjects and results and the exam board logo must be visible.
   2. They should NOT be originals (except for Graduate Medicine where original transcripts of results for all years are required); they should be A4 photocopies, certified typically by a school stamp, a HEI Admissions Office stamp, or by a notary. (CAO will not return original documents.)
   3. Supporting documents sent by fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted.
   4. All documents must be clearly marked with your name and CAO Application Number. Number and date the top of each page.
   5. A certified English translation is required in the case of qualifications not issued originally in English.
   6. Every time you post something to CAO you should have a Certificate of Posting verified at a Post Office. Please do not register your post; a Certificate of Posting will suffice.

2. All documents must be sent to CAO (see postal address below).
   Do NOT send anything to the individual HEIs unless requested specifically to do so.
3. Please send documents to the following address:
   
   Central Applications Office,
   Tower House,
   Eglinton Street,
   Galway,
   H91 X25V
   Rep. of Ireland.
4. Applicants wishing to receive an acknowledgement of receipt of their postal documents must include a stamped self-addressed postcard.
5. Read "Supporting Documents" section of the CAO Handbook for further information.
6. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in an extra fee and the consequent delay may seriously hinder the processing of your application.