National Insurance Card...

Fry750 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:31

I have a job interview on the 18th and they require my birth certificate and proof of national insurance number.

Last year at some point, i lost my wallet with my cards and NI card in and haven't ever bothered getting a replacement due to the fact only one replacement is allowed.

Is there anything i can do about the NI card?

I have the number, just no concrete proof, no passport, wage slip etc.

A replacement card will take approx 20 days to arrive too.

Any advice is appreciated!

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:34

If they like you and want to offer you the job i'm sure they'll turn a blind eye until you can show them your replacement card when you recieve it.

Fry750 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:35

My fear is that they'll cancel the interview before it's even started.

Hedge · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:35

You dont have an old payslip from anywhere? crikey lol

Fry750 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:37

I haven't been employed before

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:41

Just explain to them when you go the situation with your NI card and that you'll have a replacement within 20 days.

Fry750 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:42

Thanks, i shall do that.

Linken · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:43

Good luck

MookJong · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:44

Why do people carry their NI card around intheir wallet?...I have never understood this.

When you get your new one store it away safely with you passport.

Fry750 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:47

Linken said:
Good luck

Thanks.

As for the wallet business, lesson learnt.

Sh3rlock · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:48

Who did you contact for a new card ?

I lost mine about 3 years ago and since then i just havent bothered getting a replacement.

Fry750 · 15 Aug 2008 at 13:49

Went down to the Job Centre, they gave me this number to call.

0845 915 7006

They will send a form which'll take approx 10-15 days to arrive.

Simply fill it out and send it off.