TCM1000248 - How to obtain or check a child鈥檚 reference number on a Child Benefit claim

Note: Child Benefit computer systems will be replaced by HMRC IT systems.

Step 1

To obtain or check a child鈥檚 reference number

  • access Child Benefit Service desktop icon
  • enter the customer鈥檚 NINO in the upper navigation bar and select 鈥榮earch鈥�
  • check the customer鈥檚 name and address in the top left corner of the screen to ensure you select the correct customer details
  • check the child summary for details of the child
  • select 鈥榙etails鈥� to access the child鈥檚 reference number

Note: If a Child Benefit record is not found, there is no Child Benefit record.