Apply for Marriage Allowance online
You can apply for Marriage Allowance online, however there are different ways to apply if:听
- you are registered for Self Assessment听
- you want to backdate your claim
If your husband, wife or civil partner was born before 6 April 1935, you might pay less tax as a couple by applying for Married Couple鈥檚 Allowance instead.
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
Before you apply
To use this service, you鈥檒l need your National Insurance number and your partner鈥檚 National Insurance number.
If you have come to the UK and you do not plan to work or study, you cannot get a National Insurance number. Phone the Income Tax helpline to apply for Marriage Allowance.
You鈥檒l need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you鈥檒l be able to create them.
You鈥檒l be told when you sign in if you need to prove your identity. This is to keep your details safe and usually involves using photo ID like a passport or driving licence.
Apply online
The quickest way to apply for Marriage Allowance is online. You鈥檒l get an email confirming your application within 24 hours.