You are one step away from claiming Marriage Allowance. Check the eligibility criteria and the documents you will need so you can claim without delays.
Check each condition below before you claim. Having your documents ready means fewer delays.
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Clear criteria, faster claim
Up to £252 a yearApply onlineBackdated claims
📋 Who can claim
- Relationship: You must be married or in a civil partnership.
- Lower earner: The lower earner must usually earn less than £12,570.
- Higher earner: Your partner must pay tax at the basic rate (or starter, basic or intermediate rate in Scotland).
- National Insurance numbers: You need both your and your partner's National Insurance numbers.
🧮 Before you claim
- Read the eligibility rules on the official page.
- Gather your National Insurance number and bank details.
- Have information about your income, savings and household ready.
✅ Good to know
- Renews automatically: Continues each year unless you cancel or circumstances change.
- Backdated claims: Claim for previous eligible years.
- Free to claim: There is no charge to apply through GOV.UK.
HMRC decides eligibility based on both partners' tax positions.