Find your UTR number (2024)

FAQs

How do I get my UTR number if I've lost it? ›

If you cannot find your UTR

You can access your UTR instantly by downloading the HMRC app (external link) or logging onto your Personal Tax Account (external link) .

In the past transfers section, search for the required transfer with your UTR number and the status of the transaction should be displayed. Call the bank customer care. Provide them the 16 digit UTR and they will give you an update about the status of transactions.

The only people who need UTR numbers are those who file Self-Assessment tax returns - that means that they've either set up a limited company or they're self-employed.

While it usually takes between 10 and 15 days to receive your UTR once you have registered, it can take as long as 28 days during periods when we receive a higher amount of registration requests. If you still have not received your UTR, it is possible that there was an error in your application.

Log in to your Net Banking account and navigate to transaction history or statement section. Select the specific transaction you want to find the UTR number for. In the transaction details, you will find the associated UTR number.

Once you have made a UPI transaction, go to history and select the particular transaction. UTR number (as shown in screenshot below) is the correct transaction ID.

Contact your bank: Reach out through phone, email, or in person, providing the reference number to inquire about the transaction status. Internet banking: Log in to your account and navigate to the transaction history or status section. Search or track transactions using the reference number.

Once you have registered for self-assessment, HMRC will send you an activation code by post within 10 working days. You will need this code to activate your account and create a password. Once you have activated your account, you will be able to log in and request a UTR.

What is an example of utr number? ›

The structure of the UTR is straightforward – it is a 12-digit unique code. For example, let's take a UTR number: 912345678912. Here, '9123' might represent a bank code, '45678' could be the transaction date, and '912' the unique transaction number for that day.

If you have set up a limited company and also need to register yourself for Self Assessment (as a director or shareholder), you will have two different UTRs: one for your company, for Corporation Tax purposes. one for yourself, to declare and pay personal tax through Self Assessment.

The UTR Rating is automatically generated by a computerized algorithm and cannot be altered manually. We are able to add or edit incorrect or missing scores on your record, which may impact your UTR Rating. Think something is missing? Learn more about how we tackle those missing scores here.

Can I reactivate my UTR number? If you don't use your UTR number for a significant period of time (for example, you stop filing Self Assessment tax returns), your UTR number may become dormant. To reactivate it, all you need to do is start submitting your tax returns again.

How can I find my Transaction/Reference ID for UPI Transaction (INR deposits)? Once you have made a UPI transaction, go to history and select the particular transaction. UTR number (as shown in screenshot below) is the correct transaction ID.

A UTR is permanent and crucial for managing tax responsibilities in the UK. It's essential to keep it safe to avoid delays in tax payments and filing.