Check your National Insurance record
See your contributions, credits and gaps that affect your State Pension, in your HMRC personal tax account.
Cost: Free
What you need
- Government Gateway or GOV.UK sign-in details (you can create them)
- Photo ID such as a passport or driving licence, if asked
Step by step
- Start the service on GOV.UK and sign in
- Prove your identity if asked
- Review your contributions and any gaps
- Check whether paying voluntary contributions would increase your State Pension
Where to apply
GOV.UK: check your National Insurance record · gov.uk
Tips to get it right the first time
- The record shows contributions up to the start of the current tax year.
- You can ask for a printed statement online, by post or by phone.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: gov.uk. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.