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Individuals receive notification of their NINo either

• ÌýHaving applied to DWP (NIM39325) for a NINo as an adult - they will receive a letter from DWP (DCI10) telling them what their NINo is
• Shortly before their 16th birthday if they had Child Benefit claimed for them (NIM39305) - they will receive a letter from HMRC telling them what their NINo is
• If they have contacted HMRC because they didn’t receive a letter shortly before their 16th birthday (NIM39300) - they will receive a letter from HMRC telling them what their NINo is

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappse letters are known as Initial Notification Letters.

Individuals receive confirmation of their NINo if the contact HMRC to request a reminder (HMRC are the only department to offer this service).

All letters will contain the individual’s Name and NINo and advises:

• What to do if their name/address details change
• What a NINo is for
• That the NINo is not proof of identity
• That they should keep their NINo safe

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Background

All notifications and confirmations are issued by letter.

NINo Cards (RD3) were introduced in 1975, when a cardboard card was issued to remind customers of their number. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappse were replaced by plastic NINo cards in 1984. Cards were phased out from 2010, and no further cards were issued after October 2011.

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