State Pension - Applying By Phone

Riverstone58

Hello,

When applying for your state pension by phone, are you actually applying for it or do they simply send you forms?

Also, I worked overseas for around 3 months many, many years ago. Nothing special just a general labouring job, so should I mention this if it's going to complicate things?

luvchocolate

Usually you receive an invitation to apply about 3 to 4 months before it's due by post. 
Then you can apply by phone or via the Internet 

Easyjet77

Riverstone58 said:

Hello,

When applying for your state pension by phone, are you actually applying for it or do they simply send you forms?

Also, I worked overseas for around 3 months many, many years ago. Nothing special just a general labouring job, so should I mention this if it's going to complicate things?

The application via phone, is exactly that. No paperwork, online etc. Application is completed within call, trouble-free. I have very recently assisted 2 friends with this process.

Riverstone58

Easyjet77 said:

Riverstone58 said:

Hello,

When applying for your state pension by phone, are you actually applying for it or do they simply send you forms?

Also, I worked overseas for around 3 months many, many years ago. Nothing special just a general labouring job, so should I mention this if it's going to complicate things?

The application via phone, is exactly that. No paperwork, online etc. Application is completed within call, trouble-free. I have very recently assisted 2 friends with this process.

Thanks for that.
I guess it can vary but any idea roughly how long it takes so I can put the time aside?

Easyjet77

Riverstone58 said:

Easyjet77 said:

Riverstone58 said:

Hello,

When applying for your state pension by phone, are you actually applying for it or do they simply send you forms?

Also, I worked overseas for around 3 months many, many years ago. Nothing special just a general labouring job, so should I mention this if it's going to complicate things?

The application via phone, is exactly that. No paperwork, online etc. Application is completed within call, trouble-free. I have very recently assisted 2 friends with this process.

Thanks for that.
I guess it can vary but any idea roughly how long it takes so I can put the time aside?

It certainly wasn't  long, 10 minutes or so. Have anything obvious to hand.. NI number etc.

la531983

Riverstone58 said:

Also, I worked overseas for around 3 months many, many years ago. Nothing special just a general labouring job, so should I mention this if it's going to complicate things?

No, totally irrelevant. As an aside you have actually checked your current entitlement is correct?

Riverstone58

la531983 said:

Riverstone58 said:

Also, I worked overseas for around 3 months many, many years ago. Nothing special just a general labouring job, so should I mention this if it's going to complicate things?

No, totally irrelevant. As an aside you have actually checked your current entitlement is correct?

I don't have a Gateway ID as I have no passport or driving licence so that'll be another issue.

Newcad

You don't need any of that.

Download and fill in a BR19 form (it's just a simple name/address etc.) and send it to them.
When I did it last year the reply letter with my pension forcast took 2-weeks to get back me:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-a-state-pension-statement

Morglin

I did it online, and it was remarkably efficient.👍

Riverstone58

Newcad said:

You don't need any of that.

Download and fill in a BR19 form (it's just a simple name/address etc.) and send it to them.
When I did it last year the reply letter with my pension forcast took 2-weeks to get back me:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-a-state-pension-statement

Looks good....Thanks!

Bigwheels1111

The wife has no id.
She called and asked, she has enough.
No forms etc.