TCM1000269 | How to check if Child Benefit correspondence is open or closed and if the renewal inhibited signal is set
From HM Revenue & Customs · Tax Credits Manual
Step 1
Access Child Benefit Service desktop icon
enter the customer’s NINO in the upper navigation bar and select ‘search’
check the customer’s name and address in the top left hand corner of the screen to ensure you select the correct customer details
check ‘account status’ in the top left hand corner of the screen
status will show as ‘Payment suspended in full’