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Get or confirm your National Insurance number
Apply for an NI number, or find the one already issued to you.
About 25 minutes
Where this comes from
- Source
- GOV.UK (HMRC / DWP)
- Applies to
- UK-wide
- Last checked
- 12 September 2026
- Next review
- 12 October 2026
- Rule status
- Current rule
- Risk
- Medium risk
Why this applies to you: You are working or about to work, so your tax and benefits record needs the right reference.
Why this next?
You can start work before the number arrives if you can prove your right to work. The number matters for your tax and benefits record, and employers will ask for it once you have it.
What it unlocks: Correct tax code, payslips and benefits record.
How to do it
- Check your BRP or visa documents — an NI number may already be printed there.
- If not, apply online for an NI number.
- Keep the reference number while you wait for a decision.
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official source. Agumba is not legal or immigration advice.
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