How do I claim?
You will usually be sent an invitation to claim your State Pension 4 months before you reach State Pension age. If you have not received your invitation 3 months before you reach State Pension age, get in touch with The Pension Service
It is important that we can be sure of your identity when you make a claim. We may need to ask you about your background and look at any official documents you have to support the information you give.
Read or print a form
You can read or print a State Pension benefit claim form. You should post this completed form to your pension centre or local office.
This form does not apply in Northern Ireland. For information on pensions in Northern Ireland see the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland website.
You can call the State Pension claimline on 0845 300 1084 (textphone 0845 300 2086), opening hours 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.