NIM39130 | National Insurance Numbers (NINOs): Format and Security: Not entitled to a NINO

Not everyone who wants a NINo will get one. Some people do not fall into the category of needing a NINo, including:

• people over pension age who are neither:

  • working, nor

  • claiming benefit, credits or tax credits, or need one for other HMRC/DWP purposes

• children under age 16.

For reasons why people need a NINO, see NIM39125.

For legislation see NIM39330.

Further information on the NINo Application process can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-insurance-number-allocations-staff-guide

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