New applications
Support with the application form and a review for errors before you send it.
Paid support from a private company
Extra help with your National Insurance number application
Applying is free on GOV.UK, and many people do it themselves. If you'd like someone to check your form, explain the steps and help you avoid mistakes, that's what we charge for.
Services
What we can help with
Interview bookings
Help with booking or rebooking an appointment if you're asked to attend one.
Lost numbers
Help with finding or replacing a lost number, and an optional printed reminder card.
HMRC can confirm a lost number for free. NI number cards are no longer issued by the government, and our reminder card is not an official document.
Employers
Assistance for payroll teams and for employers with staff arriving from several countries.
Free or paid?
You have two options. Here's the honest comparison.
Apply yourself on GOV.UK
Free
- The official government application
- You fill in the form yourself
- Guidance is available on GOV.UK
Apply with help from Nino Apply
From £29 for our help. The application itself stays free.
- A private company, not the government
- We check your form for errors before you send it
- Email support if you get stuck
Using us does not make the government process faster, and we cannot guarantee that a number will be issued. Only the government can issue a National Insurance number.
How it works
Three steps with us
- 1
Tell us what you need
Email us about your situation. We'll confirm the price before you pay anything.
- 2
We review and guide
We go through your form with you, point out errors and explain which documents you'll need.
- 3
You submit to the government
You send your application through the official service. The government then makes the decision.
Prices
Our fees, in full
Application checkWe review your completed form for errors£29
Full application supportStep-by-step help with the form, plus the error check£49
Interview booking helpBooking or rebooking assistance£19
Lost number helpGuidance on recovering your number£19
Printed reminder cardNot an official document£9
Employer supportPer employee, for payroll teamsFrom £35
These fees are for our help only. There is no government fee for a National Insurance number.
FAQ
Straight answers
Are you the government?
No. Nino Apply is a private company. We are not connected to the UK Government, the Department for Work and Pensions, HMRC or Jobcentre Plus.
Can I apply without paying?
Yes. The official application on GOV.UK is free. Our fee only pays for our help.
Do you issue National Insurance numbers?
No. Only the government can issue a number. We help you prepare your application.
Will I get my number faster with you?
No. We can't speed up the government's process. We can help you avoid mistakes that cause delays.
Is the printed card an official NI card?
No. The government no longer issues National Insurance number cards. Ours is a personal reminder only and has no official status.
Contact
Ask us before you decide
Email us your question and we'll tell you what we can do and what it costs. Please don't send passports or other identity documents by email.
hello@ninoapply.org.uk