Get a National Insurance Number

As an employee you are required to pay tax and National Insurance.  General information on tax and National Insurance can be found on the government website.

If you do not have a National Insurance number you will need to obtain one.  You should telephone Jobcentre Plus on 0845 600 0643.

You may need to attend a local interview to obtain a National Insurance number.  Waiting times for appointments may be several weeks.  Your personal number will be issued to you a few weeks after the interview.

For more information, see the DirectGov website.