The sharing of Life Events Verification (LEV) birth data between the Registrar General and HM Revenue and Customs

Purpose
To verify civil registration information provided to HMRC
Information sharing benefits
Reducing the need for paper certificates to support applications for child benefit and child tax credit.
Disclosed information
LEV Birth Verification Service System number Child’s surname Child’s forename(s) Child’s date of birth Child’s Sex Child’s Place of birth Mother’s name Mother’s maiden name Mother’s previous married name Mother’s place of birth Father’s name Father’s place of birth Birth registered by Registration district Administrative area Date of registration
Information sharing method
Electronic Verification
Contact
foi.team@hmrc.gov.uk
Start date
2023-10-30
End date
Review date
Retention period
P0D
Isa status
Active
Id
337
Notes
no change
Updated
06 November 2024

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