
If you live in the UK you’ll normally receive a National Insurance number automatically at age 16 if a parent has filled in a Child Benefit claim for you. When and how to apply for a National Insurance number It also acts as a reference number when communicating with the Northern Ireland Social Security system and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). It makes sure that the National Insurance contributions and tax you pay are properly recorded against your name. Your National Insurance number is unique to you and you keep the same one all your life. Please note that to apply you must be living or working in Northern Ireland.

National Insurance Number – Northern IrelandĪ National Insurance (NI) number is the equivalent of the Personal Public Service (PPS) number in the Republic of Ireland.
