Form

Pension Credit claim form

Use this form to claim Pension Credit by post if you cannot claim online by phone.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 7 April 2020
• Last updated: 2 August 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Pension Credit claim form (to fill in on screen – and then print)

PDF, 840 KB, 24 pages

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Notes about claiming Pension Credit

PDF, 404 KB, 24 pages

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Details

You may not need to use this form. You can also claim Pension Credit online or by phone.

If you cannot claim Pension Credit online or by phone, you can print the form on this page, fill it in with a pen and post it to the Pension Service.

Use the notes to help you fill in the claim form.

Make sure you fully complete, date and sign the form.

Send the completed form to:

The Pension Service 8
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton
WV99 1AN

You can request a paper application form if you’re unable to print the form. You, a friend or family member can call the Pension Credit claim line to ask for an application form – or contact a voluntary organisation (for example Citizens Advice or Age UK) in your area.

Published 7 April 2020
Last updated 2 August 2022 + show all updates

1. 2 August 2022

   English version of notes document has been updated. Interactive version of claim form has been added.

2. 2 August 2022

   Welsh claim form and notes documents updated.

3. 28 April 2020

   Updated Pension Credit claim form to a version you can print and fill in with a pen.

4. 7 April 2020

   First published.