New Claim been waiting 4 months

sweetiepie2121

I am wondering how many days it takes HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS to process a new child benefit claim.
As each time I ring them to follow up on this claim I keep getting told different dates.
There must be sum sort of guide line they have to for fill.

Kimitatsu

It takes a minimumof 8 weeks if the other parent is compliant, if not then it can take up to six months.

Kimitatsu

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AsknAnswer

Kimitatsu wrote: »

It takes a minimumof 8 weeks if the other parent is compliant, if not then it can take up to six months.

That's child support, not child benefit.

They aim to process claims within 7-8 weeks, however first payments are often made within two weeks. This is providing there is nothing complicated about your claim, for example if you are a new arrival to the UK.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCreditsandChildBenefit/Childbenefits/Paymentsandentitlements/ChildBenefitpayment/DG_173620

Although they do often have a backlog, 4 months is a long delay. Ask your MP to make a complaint on your behalf.