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my national insurance cards been stolen. how do i go about getting a new one? i tried emailing the unhelpful people from the inland revenue but they were totally crap!
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Get down to your local DSS office and report it stolen.
ETA: http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Aboutus/Ouroffices/LocalOfficeSearch.aspx
You might be better NOT getting a new one. If you know your number it's better not to get one until you absolutley need it. I think you're only allowed ONE card relpacement in your life but you're allowed as many paper replacements (the number written down) as you like. My friend just got his number sent out to him, cause being this young probably isn't the best time to use up the lifeline.
I never received my original card as it was sent to the wrong address (which on the form is an option for the reason you're requesting a replacement), so I'm hoping that I still can replace my card if I lose it.
If you know it, I wouldn't bother with the hassle.
'No sorry cant help ya' *hang up*
twats'
I never carry mine around with me so it doesnt get stolen anyway which maybe is a good idea for everyone - just write it down on a piece of paper and put it in your wallet - unless you know it off by heart. Stupid i know that in this world we cant risk carrying stuff around with us in case it gets stolen :mad: - but hey thats life
I just went to the job centre, told them, and he gave me the number on a piece of paper. MUCH safer.
they might steal you whole wallet which might happen to have your NI card in it. Then obviously they wont use it theyll just trash the stuff which is of no use to them
You don't actually need the card ever.
So long as you know the number.
I think a couple of employment agencies insist on seeing them along with a british passport.
I have heard of National Insurance Number cards being stolen and used by illegal immigrants to obtain employment here, there was some Watchdog type program on about it a while back.
wage slips should do as a replacement tho