Trace Individual (AG)

To trace an individual on HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) databases when capturing a claim, consider steps 1 to 5 below. The guide is presented as follows

Initial actionSteps 1- 3
Individual foundStep 4
Individual not foundStep 5


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1In Function CAPTURE APPLICATION
  • Click on the [Trace] button. You will be taken to Function TRACE CITIZEN
2In Function TRACE CITIZEN
  • Click on the [Search] button. The computer will then search the HMRC databases to try and match the details with an individual
3If that search is unsuccessful, or the claimant(s) shown is not the correct claimant
  • Click on the [External Search] button. The computer will then search other HMRC databases to try and match the details you have entered with an individual

Note: You will only be able to do an external search if you have access to the AMBS Specialist Tracer User Role

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4If the individual you want is found, check the mismatched trace details to see if it is an acceptable match, and then
  • Click on the line for the appropriate individual

And

  • Click on the [OK] button. You will be taken back to Function CAPTURE APPLICATION where the details for the selected individual will be displayed

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5If the individual you want is not found or the mismatched trace details are not acceptable
  • Click on the [Cancel] button. You will be taken back to Function CAPTURE APPLICATION where you can continue to capture the information from the claim form