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Apply for a National Insurance number

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to improve it.

You now need to send us

photocopies of your
identity documents
We have received your application for a National
Insurance number.

If you gave us your email address during your

application, we will send you the information on this
page by email.

! We cannot make a decision about your

application until we receive these
photocopies.

What you need to do next

1. Make a note of your application reference

number:
D1452771
This is the reference number for your application.
It is not your National Insurance number.

2. Make a black and white photocopy of the

page of your passport that includes your
photograph and your signature.

3. Make a black and white photocopy of one

of the following documents:
both sides of your Biometric Residence Permit
(BRP) or
your most recent UK entry clearance visa

4. Print the CA5400D form.

Note that your application reference number
(D1452771) is entered automatically on page 1 of
the form.

5. Fill in the rest of the form with a black pen

using BLOCK CAPITALS.

6. Put the completed CA5400D form and

your 2 photocopied documents in an
envelope.

7. Add the correct postage and send it to:

Glasgow NINo Centre

Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 1BR

We aim to contact you within 16 weeks of receiving

your photocopied identity documents to tell you if
we have approved your application.

You can start work and get paid without a National

Insurance number if you can prove you can work in
the UK. Your employer might ask for proof of your
right to work in the UK.

Help us improve the Apply for a National

Insurance number service

Take a short survey

Get help with your application

Telephone: 0800 141 2079
Textphone: 0800 141 2438
Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

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Download replacement CA5400D form

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