Lost my National Insurance number and I have a job starting Monday!

Help!

I have a job that starts on Monday and I need my National Insurance number. But I think I threw it away when I got it, as I didn't know I would ever need it.

There's a service on HMRC that will post your number to you, but I can't contact them until tomorrow and it certainly won't arrive by Monday.

Is there any way I can find out my number in a way that the company will accept? (I'm guessing you need an official form from HMRC to present to them?)

Reply 1

SmashConcept

You just need to know the number lol. I have mine saved in a Google Drive document.

Reply 2

aaronlowe

You can find your National Insurance number on your payslip, P60 or tax return.

Reply 3

Firenze26

Original post by Treeroy

My sibling managed to talk about their N.I. In a job centre, maybe they could help you.

Can't you talk to the supervisor about it?

P.S.

Sorry for the horrible grammar :frown:

Reply 4

blackened_sky

Original post by Treeroy

I think I threw it away when I got it, as I didn't know I would ever need it.

Reply 5

Lord Jon

Hah! Threw it away because you never thought you'd need it? - Trust me.... you're gonna prove yourself wrong within a couple of years mate.

But don't sweat it. If the job starts Monday then I'm sure they can cut a bit of slack. They should have collected the NI Number BEFORE you starting work anyway ideally...

Original post by blackened_sky

I know! I don't think you could make it up... considering the letter says: NIN LLLLLL.jpg

Reply 6

blackened_sky

Original post by Lord Jon

I know! I don't think you could make it up... considering the letter says: NIN LLLLLL.jpg

Aye I got mine out to check and one of the first things it says is "keep in a safe place" hahaha.

Reply 7

Lord Jon

Original post by blackened_sky

Aye I got mine out to check and one of the first things it says is "keep in a safe place" hahaha.

LMAO, the irony when I think I've lost mine somewhere while redecorating....

Even more ironic: mine was the card so I'm still entitled to a replacement, not the new paper system hahah

Reply 8

Treeroy

Original post by aaronlowe

You can find your National Insurance number on your payslip, P60 or tax return.

I never had a job before so I don't have any of those things.

Original post by Firenze26

My sibling managed to talk about their N.I. In a job centre, maybe they could help you.Can't you talk to the supervisor about it?P.S.Sorry for the horrible grammar :frown:

I'm sure I can talk to them about it, I've sent off the form to get your number to HMRC so it should arrive some time next week.

Original post by blackened_sky

I was 16... I didn't know :smile:

Original post by blackened_sky

Aye I got mine out to check and one of the first things it says is "keep in a safe place" hahaha.

a lot of forms say that and you don't need them.

Reply 9

blackened_sky

Original post by Treeroy

I was 16... I didn't know :smile:

a lot of forms say that and you don't need them.

Did you not read the letter?! I got mine when I was 15, managed to acknowledge the "keep in a safe place" part.

I don't think I've ever come across a form that told me to keep it in a safe place, that I didn't need at some point.

Reply 10

username1862217

I've memorised mine o.O

Reply 11

Viva Emptiness

Why don't people have these things all stored up in their heads?

Reply 12

Treeroy

Original post by Viva Emptiness

Why don't people have these things all stored up in their heads?

Maybe some of us don't remember random strings of numbers and letters?

Reply 13

Viva Emptiness

Original post by Treeroy

Maybe some of us don't remember random strings of numbers and letters?

Well, bet you're regretting that now.

Reply 14

aaronlowe

Original post by Treeroy

I never had a job before so I don't have any of those things.

I thought that might be the case but wanted to make sure those options were put out on the thread incase they were of use. Would be interesting to learn what the solution is.

You could try emailing the DWP at [email protected]
Be sure to point out that the methods I suggested won't apply to you as you've never worked or they may provide the same pro-forma response.

Sorry I can't think of anything quicker than asking at a Jobcentre but often they introduce more delay than it's worth. I've got a feeling you may have to complete a form as they aren't just going to tell you. You could also ask for a temporary number. Also, your parents should know what it is if they've ever claimed child benefit which is not means tested, I'm guessing. Maybe the Child Benefits Agency might know.

For anyone else who may find this thread, there's also CAB online at:
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