This document provides a guide for new parents on claiming child benefits, highlighting that claims can start from the day after registering the child's birth or when they start living with you. Eligibility extends to those responsible for children under 16 or under 20 in certain cases, including adoptive and foster parents. It includes instructions for applying via the HMRC app, online, by post, or through a helpline, with a list of required documents for the claim.

1. If you are a new parent, it will be beneficial
to discover the process of claiming child
benefits and securing financial support to
raise your child. Here is a guide to ensure
your family receives the claim.

2. When Can Child Benefit Be Claimed
When you become a new parent biologically or via
adoption, or any other way.
It can be claimed the day after registering your
child's birth or when starts living with you.
Claims can be backdated for up to three months.

3. You qualify if you have
responsibility for a child
under 16 years old or
under 20 (in some cases).
You can even receive child
benefits for fostering a
child, as long as you're not
receiving any support
towards them.
In case of adoption, you
can apply for child benefits
as soon as the child comes
to live with you.
What is the Eligibility for the Child Benefit

4. Download the HMRC app from the App Store (iOS) or Google
Play Store (Android).
To access the app, sign in with your Government ID and
password.
Visit www.gov.uk/child-benefit/how-to-claim for an online
application option for the claim.
The claim can also be made by post by completing the child
benefit form CH2 available at
www.gov.uk/government/publications/claim-child-benefit-
if-you-cannot-claim-online
You can also claim by calling HMRC’s Child Benefit helpline
on 0300 200 3100.
ow to Claim Child Benefit

5. What Documents to Submit
Child’s birth certificate or adoption certificate;
Bank or building society details;
Your National Insurance number,
Also, your partner’s National Insurance
number if you have a partner.
For assistance, you can contact the professionals at David
Beckman & Co Ltd. Give a call at 01737 844 322.