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==Procedure==
'''Apply by Post '''
#To Claim Child Benefits, the applicant has to approach the Child Benefit Office [https://www.gov.uk/call-charges link]
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1143688/CH2_Child_Benefit_Claim_Form_English.pdf link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's postal address.
#The postal address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
#The entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*Completed application form [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1143688/CH2_Child_Benefit_Claim_Form_English.pdf link]
*Proof of identity (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License etc)
*Proof of address (Utility bills, Tenancy Agreement, Voter id)
*Insurance certificate
*MOT certificate
*Any other documents (if required)

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Child Benefit helpline''' 
Telephone: 0300 200 3100 
Welsh language: 0300 200 1900 
Textphone: 0300 200 3103 
Outside UK: +44 161 210 3086 
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm 
 
'''HM Revenue and Customs - Child Benefit Office''' 
PO Box 1 
Newcastle Upon Tyne 
NE88 1AA 
United Kingdom 
Contact [https://www.gov.uk/call-charges link] 
 
==Eligibility==
*To claim child benefits, the applicant must be responsible for a child who is under the age of 16 (or under 20 if they are in full-time education or training). The applicant must also live in the UK.
 
 
==Fees==
*The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1143688/CH2_Child_Benefit_Claim_Form_English.pdf link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*The entire process can be completed within 7- 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Full name
*Date of birth
*National Insurance or NHS number
*Nationality
*Marital status
*Contact address
*Telephone number
*Bank details (Bank name, branch, account number, etc.)

 
==Need for the Document==
*Child Benefit is a payment made by the UK government to help with the costs of raising a child. It is available to anyone responsible for a child under the age of 16 (or under 20 if they are in full-time education or training).
*The payment is usually made every 4 weeks and the amount you receive depends on the number of children you are responsible for.

 
==Information which might help==
*For more information [https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit/how-to-claim*:~:text=Fill%20in%20Child%20Benefit%20claim,you've%20lost%20the%20original. link] [https://www.mygov.scot/child-benefit link]
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla link] 
 
==Others==
*The payment is made every four weeks and the amount received depends on the number of children a person is responsible for. The process of applying for Child Benefit in Scotland is known as making a Child Benefit claim.
 

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