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Get a State Pension forecast online
Important information about State Pension forecasts
If you will reach State Pension age before 6 April 2010, you can usually get a State Pension forecast online, by post, or over the telephone.
If you will reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2010, you can currently only get a State Pension forecast online, using the State Pension forecast e-service. This is because we are still updating our other computer systems to reflect the recent changes to State Pension rules. We anticipate that you’ll be able to get a forecast by post, or over the telephone by Autumn 2008.
If your spouse or civil partner has died
If you have been widowed or your civil partner has died and you will reach State Pension age before 6 April 2010, you can
get a State Pension forecast by post or over the telephone. This will be based on your own and your late spouse or civil
partner's National Insurance record.
If you have been widowed or your civil partner has died and you will reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2010, we cannot currently give you a State Pension forecast. This is because we are still updating our other computer systems to reflect the recent changes to State Pension rules. You will be able to get a forecast by post or over the telephone from Autumn 2008.
How to apply for a State Pension forecast
Use our State Pension age calculator to find out when you will be entitled to claim your State Pension.
Find out how changes might affect your State Pension
If you need more information, contact the Future Pension Centre (FPC)
Get a State Pension forecast online
A State Pension forecast tells you how much money you are likely to get when you claim a State Pension. It provides personalised information that can help you plan how much money you may need to save for retirement.
You can also ask "What if?" questions to see how changes in your circumstances, such as retiring later, could affect your financial situation. In most cases your forecast can be provided online while you wait.
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How to use this e-service
If this is your first visit, the e-service will take you through a step-by-step security process designed to protect your privacy. This involves registering with the Government Gateway before enrolling for the e-service.
People with a long term incapacity
Changes brought in by the Pensions Act 2007 and the Pensions Act (Northern
Ireland) 2008 could affect your online State Pension forecast if you have
a long-term incapacity and reach State Pension age on or after 6 April
2010. Please read this accompanying
information to find out if you may be affected.
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If you need to get help
If you are having technical difficulties using this e-service please contact the helpdesk
If you have any questions about the content of your forecast please contact the Future Pension Centre
Privacy policy
The State Pension forecast e-service is covered by a privacy policy, which explains how we collect and use information about your forecast application. You should read the privacy policy before applying for a State Pension forecast.