Revised form 64-8 - Authorising your agent
We have made some changes to the form 64-8 – Authorising your agent.
The new version of the form allows you to type all details directly onto the form on-screen. You can then print it and send it to your client for signature before posting to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to process.
The signature and employer sections of the form have also been amended to provide clarification and aid accurate completion.
Please remember that the Employer PAYE part of the form should only be completed where your client is operating a PAYE scheme – customers who are individuals under PAYE do not need to provide an Employer PAYE reference on the form.
The new version of the 64-8 form is available from:
- the HMRC website
- the Employer CD-ROM
- the Self Assessment Orderline Tel 0845 9000 404
- HMRC Enquiry Centres
Please use the revised form with immediate effect and arrange to destroy all existing versions of the 64-8 form.
Download the revised form 64-8 (PDF 200K)
We would encourage agents to continue using the online agent authorisation service as this will save you and your client from completing paper forms. A receipt is provided on-screen during the authorisation process that acknowledges HMRC has received the request. Using the online system also improves the accuracy of recording your details.
