for life you only get one its a unique Your National Insurance number is your own personal account number. The number makes sure that the National Insurance contributions and tax you pay are properly recorded on your account. It also acts as a reference number for the whole social security system.
Every National Insurance number is different. It's made up of letters and numbers
Might be a couple of weeks. it depends on the queries on your application.
Your UK national insurance number can be found on your pay slip, and your P60, or your tax return. If you still can't track it down, you'll need to fill out form CA5403 and mail it to the address found on the form.
If you have lost your national insurance number card, the first step is to report the loss the relevant authority. You can tell either the Social Security office, or the National Insurance Contributions Office. Possession of a national insurance card is not strictly necessary: so long as you know your national insurance number you should be fine. However, if you would like a replacement you should contact one of the offices above, who will provide you with an application form. Having filled this in you should return it to the same authority, who will issue you with a replacement. You may have to pay a fee, and it should be noted that you are only permitted one replacement national insurance number card. So look after it! If you have lost your national insurance number card, the first step is to report the loss the relevant authority. You can tell either the Social Security office, or the National Insurance Contributions Office. Possession of a national insurance card is not strictly necessary: so long as you know your national insurance number you should be fine. However, if you would like a replacement you should contact one of the offices above, who will provide you with an application form. Having filled this in you should return it to the same authority, who will issue you with a replacement. You may have to pay a fee, and it should be noted that you are only permitted one replacement national insurance number card. So look after it!
At least as long as you have the item(s) insured.
You can be 16 or older to get a job, as long as you have a national insurance card.
Maybe a month or 2
10 years
7 years
No need to keep them at all unless you are expecting a claim.
If you're moving to the UK (where NINO are required) you can only apply once you're there. You must have the right to work or study in the UK to get a National Insurance number. National Insurance number application line Telephone: 0345 600 0643 Textphone: 0345 600 0644 However, Jobcentre Plus (Part of the Deparment of Works and Pensions) may write to you and ask you to go to an interview where you'll be asked about your circumstances and why you need a National Insurance number. The letter will also tell you which documents to bring to prove your identity, eg: passport or identity card residence permit birth or adoption certificate marriage or civil partnership certificate driving licence You'll be told at the interview how long it'll take to receive your National Insurance number.
You should keep the records for a minimum of 5 years.
I would keep it in the garage but as long as you don't drive it you should be fine.