Where to find your National Insurance number
Your National Insurance number (NINO) is needed to connect HMRC Making Tax Digital.
Common places to find it:
- Payslip
- P60
- Tax return or personal tax account letter
- National Insurance reminder letter
Format is typically two letters, six digits, then one letter (for example QQ123456C). Enter it carefully. Spaces are fine; the app normalises them.
If HMRC cannot verify the number, check it matches your personal tax account and try again.