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National Insurance Card

keithmdw
keithmdw Posts: 61 Forumite
in I wanna buy it or do it
Not sure if this is the right place for this.

I can't find my National Insurance Card. I wanted to use it for ID for something and couldn't find it.

How can I get a new one? Who do I need to call?

Thanks

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  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    A simple google search for 'replacement national insurance card' produced...

    "If you’ve lost your NI number card
    If you've lost your NI number card you should tell your local Jobcentre Plus or social security office. If you want a replacement card you'll need to fill in an application form. Remember you're only allowed one replacement card."

    http://www.direct.gov.uk/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/ClaimingBenefit/ClaimingBenefitArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10014073&chk=TBHBHr
  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
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    If you want to use it for ID are you sure they will accept it ?, a lot of places wont accept it as ID as it doesn't verify who the person actually is.
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,213 Forumite
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    It's certainly not good enough for financial services identification.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    keithmdw wrote:
    ...my National Insurance Card. I wanted to use it for ID for something and couldn't find it....

    http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/national_insurance_contributions_and_benefits.htm:
    A national insurance number card (NINO card) is not proof of your identity, it is just a reminder of your national insurance number.
    P.S. Something like this is also written on the card
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,489 Forumite
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    I think - but I'm not at work so can't check this quickly and haven't got the heart to look on the CRB website - that it IS acceptable as one of the multiple forms of ID needed for CRB checks.

    I'm sure I haven't seen MY card for years, it's probably in my maiden name.
    Signature removed for peace of mind
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