16 Yrs Get a National Insurance Number

Once you reach the age of 16 Yrs., you should automatically receive a National Insurance number. If you do not you can apply for this through your local security office. Remember to bring identification with you such as a birth certificate or a passport.

Your national Insurance Number can then be used in the future to calculate what tax you are liable to pay, what benefits you may be entitled too etc. Therefore, if your circumstances change, for example you have a baby or get married, you should notify the tax office about these changes.