Before you apply, you must:
If you’re a parent or carer, you should check if you can apply for National Insurance credits using form CF411A.
If you’re a foster or kinship carer
You need to send a copy of an up-to-date letter of confirmation from the local authority or fostering agency with your application.
If you’re a carer for a sick or disabled person
You need to send evidence with your application, showing the allowance or benefits the person you cared for was paid during the period you were caring for them.
The evidence must show that the allowance or benefit was paid to cover at least 48 weeks of each year that you’re claiming Home Responsibilities Protection.
Apply online
You need a Government Gateway user ID and password. If you do not have a user ID, you can create one when you apply.
If you’re submitting a letter of confirmation or supporting evidence, the attachment should be no more than 5MB in PDF or JPEG format.
You will get a reference number that you can use to track the progress of your form.
Apply using the postal form
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You need to open and complete this form online. As you cannot save your progress, you should get all your information together before you start.
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Fill in postal form CF411.
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Print and post it with any evidence, using the postal address shown on the form.
If the form does not open, contact the Online services helpdesks for more help.
Get help with submitting your application
You can use these notes to help you compete your application for Home Responsibilities Protection using form CF411.
Published 16 December 2022
