How do I get a copy of my National Insurance number?

Request it by post

Complete an online form on the HMRC site and they'll post you your NI number again. There's also a HMRC phone line that can send your number by post if you would rather do that - see the National Insurance Number Helpline for more.

How do I get a hard copy of my national insurance number?

Ask HMRC for your National Insurance number

If you still cannot find it, you can: fill in form CA5403 and send it to the address on the form. contact the National Insurance numbers helpline and answer some questions (you'll need to fill in form CA5403 if you cannot answer the questions)

How can I get my national insurance number without the letter?

If you've forgotten your National Insurance number or need a letter confirming it, you can use your personal tax account to view or download, print, save or share a letter with it on. To view your National Insurance number online, you need a Government Gateway user ID and password.

How do I found out my National Insurance number?

Does HMRC deal with National Insurance?

You can check if you're eligible for National Insurance credits on GOV.UK. If your challenge is successful, HMRC will update your record and give you National Insurance credits. This means it'll be like you're still paying National Insurance - without taking any money from you.

Confirming your National Insurance number

Can you get another National Insurance letter?

Please use our online service to apply if you have lost or require written confirmation of your National Insurance Number. We will send a replacement application pack to your address by return post.

Can I find my National Insurance number on my universal credit account?

You can find your National Insurance number on any of the following: payslips. previous letters about your benefits. letters from HMRC about your personal tax affairs.

What happens if I lost my National Insurance number?

You can find your National Insurance number on your payslip, P60, or letters about tax, pensions and benefits. You can also find it through your personal tax account and download a confirmation letter. If you still cannot find it, you can either: fill in form CA5403 and send it to the address on the form.

Can I chat online with HMRC?

HMRC's web chat service allows you to have a one-on-one online conversation with an adviser. It is now available to help tax credit claimants.

How many years do you have to work to get a full State Pension?

Your State Pension will be calculated entirely under the new State Pension rules. You will usually need at least 10 qualifying years on your National Insurance record to get any State Pension. You will need 35 qualifying years to get the full new State Pension.

How many years NI do I need for a full pension?

You need 30 years of National Insurance Contributions or credits to be eligible for the full basic State Pension. This means you were either: working and paying National Insurance.

How much is the basic State Pension in the UK?

How much basic State Pension you get depends on your National Insurance record. The full basic State Pension is £141.85 per week. You can get more State Pension if: you are eligible for Additional State Pension.