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Posted about a year ago by
Hi, I've registered for a UTR number on Jan 16 2024 and I am yet to receive my UTR number. I have already missed the deadline for my tax return due to this. Is there a massive backlog? Usually I'll see the UTR number on my HMRC app before I get it in the post. Thanks
Posted about a year ago by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,

If it still has not been received then you can keep checking your online account for the UTR. Once allocated, as the tax return will be issued late you will have 3 months and a week to file the tax return before late filing penalties are charged. If a penalty is charged you can appeal. You can see guidance here:

Check when to appeal a Self Assessment penalty for late filing or late payment

Thank you.
Posted about a year ago by
Still to this day , I still haven't got my UTR number, is there a massive backlogged at the moment or something?... It's been over a month, I've called HMRC and told me I would get it by February 6, it's passed that date
Posted about a year ago by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,

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. Please contact our Self Assessment team us so we can review this for you.

Self Assessment: general enquiries

Thank you.
Posted 9 months ago by Loendith
Hi, I applied the UTR in hard copy on 7 Jun by and requested by mail, but up to day, no UTR received.. what can I do now?
Posted 9 months ago by HMRC Admin 10 Response
Hi
Please look here Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
Posted 7 months ago by charloxton04 Oxton
I have been waiting for my UTR and still haven’t received. Can you please let me know when to expect it. Thank you
Posted 7 months ago by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi charloxton04,
You should receive confirmation of your UTR within 4 weeks of your request.
If you have not received your UTR after 4 weeks, please contact us here
Self Assessment: general enquiries
Thank you. 
 
Posted 5 months ago by Sandra Hoffmann
I have been waiting for my UTR since January 2024. Why have I not received it yet?
Posted 5 months ago by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,
As we are unable to access records on this forum, you will need to contact our Self Assessment teamfor advice.
Self Assessment: general enquiries
Thank you.
Posted 4 months ago by Abbee
I applied for a UTR via post over 4 weeks ago. When I check my Personal Tax Account, the status shows "complete," but I have not yet received the UTR number. Could you clarify what "complete" means in this case? Does it indicate that the UTR has been issued but delayed in delivery, or is there another step I need to take?
Posted 4 months ago by HMRC Admin 8 Response
Hi,
You can find out when you can expect to receive a reply form HMRC here:  
Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
Thank you
Posted 26 days ago by Constantin Florin Milea
Hello, I would also like my UTR number, how do I do that?
Posted 25 days ago by HMRC Admin 21 Response
Hi Constantin Florin,
You will automatically be sent a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) when you:  
Check how to register for Self Assessment
or
Set up a limited company: step by step
or
Set up a business partnership
If you have already registered for Self Assessment you can find out when you should receive your UTR:
Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
Thank you.

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