NIM39215 - National Insurance Numbers (NINOs): Confirming a NINO: Employee does not have a NINO

If a new employee has never had a NINO, the employer should:

  • keep a record of their full name (surname and first name(s)), address, date of birth and gender, and
  • tell them to contact DWP on 0800 141 2075

For further details of the adult registration process, see https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number

For details of special cases see NIM39600.