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Find your NHS number

Use this service to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 999 123 4567.

Who can use this service

You can use this service for:

  • yourself, if you are registered with a GP in England
  • someone else, if they are registered with a GP in England

How you will get your NHS number

Depending on the details your GP has, you can choose to get your NHS number by:

  • email
  • text message
  • letter

If you are using this service for someone else, they will be sent their NHS number.

Information:

Other ways to get your NHS number

You can also find your NHS number:

  • on any letter from the NHS
  • by asking your GP surgery
  • in the NHS App
  • by logging into your NHS account through the NHS website

Before you start

You will need your:

  • full name
  • date of birth
  • postcode of the address you used to register with your GP surgery
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About using this service

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Page last reviewed: 5 August 2026
Next review due: 5 August 2029