Welcome to DAERA Online Services

Intermittent Issues

We are aware that some users are experiencing intermittent issues when using our services. We apologise for any disruption and are working to resolve as quickly as possible.

Planned Maintenance

Please be aware that NIFAIS will be unavailable on Sunday 22/02/2026 between 1100 and 1300 to allow for planned maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Choose a service to access DAERA Online Services

Sign in using the Northern Ireland Civil Service Identity Assurance (NIDA) provided by nidirect.
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For advice on logging in via nidirect contact: 0300 200 7868 or nida@nidirect.gov.uk

Sign in using your DAERA online services Government Gateway account.
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For advice on logging in via Government Gateway contact: 0300 200 7848

Further information

For more information on the applications within DAERA Online Services, email your local DAERA Direct Regional Office or telephone 0300 200 7840

Notices

Your nidirect (NIDA) account service has changed Click here for more details.
Daera Direct verification appointments Click here for more details.
New Government Gateway Verified Email Requirement Click here for more details.
Do not share your user id and password with anyone else. Click here for more details.

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Contact DAERA

Login/Registration enquiries

  • nidirect: 0300 200 7868
  • Government Gateway: 0300 200 7848

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Dundonald House, Upper Newtownards Road, Ballymiscaw, Belfast BT4 3SB