Before you start your claim for Guardian's Allowance, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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📋 Requirements
- Child Benefit: You must be entitled to Child Benefit for the child.
- Parent's death: One or both parents must have died.
- Residency: At least one parent must meet residence conditions.
- Evidence: You'll need the child's birth certificate and parents' death certificates.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Claim Child Benefit for the child
- Complete form BG1
- Send it with the documents to the Guardian's Allowance Unit
- Receive payment with Child Benefit
Eligibility is decided by HMRC.
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