NIM39325 | National Insurance Numbers (NINOs): Registration of a new NINO: Adult Registration: applying for a NINO through DWP's Jobcentre Plus

This guidance applies to:

• adults who were not issued with a number under the Juvenile Registration processes, see NIM39300, and

• children who have not been part of a Child Benefit award, see NIM39320

• People coming in to the UK from abroad.

In order to get a NINO, they must satisfy legislative criteria.

They must be either:

• working, about to start work, or actively seeking employment, and have the right to work in the UK, or

• be liable to UK Class 1 NICs

• making a claim to benefit, or

• be entitled to and wish to pay voluntary Class 3 NICs or be entitled to other credits

• be referred by student loan company, see NIM39130.

These customers need to apply for a NI number. Details of the process can be found on the gov.uk website at:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number