Minor (under 18) Entrant licence  requirement

Information concerning the requirement for a Minor Entrant licence whenever the presence of a competitor aged under 18 years old is involved.

Motorsport Ireland is implementing the following to preserve the integrity of Motorsport Ireland and to comply with the "Children First Act 2015".

This licence is required for a parent/legal guardian of any competitor who is aged under 18 years old, and/or any person who may occupy a vehicle at the same time as competitor aged under 18 years old.

Relevant documents
2024 Minor Entrant Licence Guidelines 
2024 Minor Entrant Form
2024 Minor Nomination Form 
General Competition Rules 1 January 2024 Amendment
Competition Licences Appendix 1 January 2024 Amendment 

Note:In the Guidelines please note the requirement that the Minor Nomination form must have a copy of the parent/legal guardian signature (from driver's licence or passport).

This licence can only be applied for with a paper form. However, you can scan/photograph the pages and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for processing.

There may be some confusion, so if you have any questions or need clarification Motorsport Ireland will be happy to assist.