Paying debts using a National Insurance Number or birth certificate
Updated 5 November 2019
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Treasury has been receiving correspondence concerning Notice of Claim, or Notice of Intention or household bills stamped “exempt from levy” attempting to pay bills using a National Insurance Number or Birth Certificate.
Treasury do not hold accounts under birth certificates. The registration of a birth under the provisions of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 is simply a recording of the event (that is, the birth) that took place, and does not involve the creation of a bond, stock or trust.
If you are having financial difficulties, you may find it helpful to seek independent impartial advice on money and debt management. The Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) provides free and impartial guidance on money matters, and funds and coordinates the provision of free debt advice. MAPS, brings together all publicly-funded financial guidance and advice, supporting people on all money matters.
Support from MAPS is available to all online at www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk, and you can use the Debt Advice Locator tool to find your local free advice services. You can also contact MAPS by calling their helpline on 0800 138 7777. If you would prefer to write, their correspondence address is:
The Money and Pensions Service,
Holborn Centre,
120 Holborn,
London
EC1N 2TD