Voluntary Withdrawal and Restoral
Voluntary Withdrawal
Doctors who wish to cease practising medicine in the Republic of Ireland may voluntarily withdraw their name from the register. When voluntarily withdrawn, a doctor does not have to pay the annual retention fee. You can voluntarily withdraw your name by logging into your online registration account and selecting the voluntary withdrawal request option.
Restoring your name to the Register
Doctors wishing to restore to the register can also apply online.
Fee to restore to the register following voluntary withdrawal or removal for non-completion of Annual Retention.