Paragraph 11

After note 2, insert–

“2A

If you have a national insurance number, please supply evidence that it belongs to you such as a national insurance numbercard, wage statements, benefit forms or other official documentation bearing both your name and your national insurance number. If you have lost your NI number or you have not been allocated one, please supply information to enable your NI number to be traced or an application for a NI number to be made.

The Housing Department of the Council can give you advice about the information you should provide and also how to apply for a new NI number. Please complete the rest of the form and ask for their advice when you send your application to them.”