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 claim 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
• be referred by student loan company. See NIM39130 

These customers need to contact Jobcentre plus to arrange to apply for a NI number. In some circumstances an applicant may require an interview. Details of the process can be found on the directgov website.