How do I register for HMRC Gateway ID?

How long does it take to get my HMRC Gateway ID account and password?

- This will take roughly 10-15 minutes, this can vary depending on how much time you may need to complete the identity verification.

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Please note that you will require the following:
- National Insurance number

- P60 or valid passport

1) Click the link below to get started:
https://www.access.service.gov.uk/login/signin/creds

2) Click 'Create sign in details' under the subheading 'New users of Government Gateway'.

3) Proceed through the steps by entering your email address, creating a password etc.

4) Following this, HMRC will then provide you with a 12 character long code - this will be your Government ID. This is important to keep note of as this will be used as your username to login. 

5) Select the 'Individual' option

5) You'll be prompted to answer some security questions which will include verification via text message, phone call or an authentication app, followed by confirming your full name, National Insurance number/address and date of birth.

6) Next you'll be required to confirm your identity. You'll find four options from their list provided:
- Payslips (within the last 3 months)

- Multiple choice security questions

- Passport questions (valid passport required)

- P60 (most recent one)

7) After proceeding through all of these steps, you'll have successfully created your HMRC Government Gateway ID.

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