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National Insurance: detailed information

• From: HM Revenue & Customs, Department for Work and Pensions, HM Treasury, Ministry of Defence, and Office for Veterans' Affairs

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National Insurance numbers

• Find a lost National Insurance number
• Apply for a National Insurance number
• Get a National Insurance number for a looked after child

Rates

• National Insurance rates and categories
• Self-employed National Insurance rates
• Reduced rate National Insurance for married women

Records

• Check your National Insurance record

Paying and refunds

• Pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance
• Pay Class 2 National Insurance if you do not pay through Self Assessment
• Claim a National Insurance refund
• National Insurance credits
• National Insurance if you go abroad

Voluntary contributions

• Voluntary National Insurance

Pensions

• National Insurance and tax after State Pension age
• Additional State Pension