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Information you will need to apply for a State Pension statement

You will need the following information to apply for a State Pension statement:

• your full name, date of birth and current address
• your National Insurance (NI) number
• details of any time you have spent working outside the UK

Getting a statement by telephone

You can telephone the Future Pension Centre to get a State Pension statement. Before you ring, make sure you have your National Insurance number to hand. Advisors will need this information to access your National Insurance contributions record.

The Future Pension Centre will send you a statement in the post in around 10 working days.

If you live in the UK, you can contact the Future Pension Centre by ringing 0845 3000 168 (text phone 0845 3000 169). The lines are open Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.

If you live outside the UK, you should ring +44 191 218 3600 (text phone +44 191 218 2051). The line is open Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Getting a statement by post

To get an statement by post, you will need to download and complete an application form. Below are links to two versions of the application form:

• the first version should be printed out and completed by hand
• the second version can be completed on your computer before it is printed out

You should send the form you have completed to:

Future Pension Centre
The Pension Service
Tyneview Park
Whitley Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE98 1BA
England

It may take around 10 working days to prepare your statement from when your application is received.

• Download 'State Pension statement application - print (BR19 PR2) (PDF, 177K)

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