Request a teacher reference number for a national professional qualification

Use this service to get a teacher reference number (TRN) if you plan on taking a national professional qualification (NPQ).

Do not use this service if:

you’ve forgotten your TRN or you’re not sure if you have one - use the Find a lost TRN service instead
you need a TRN because you’re a mentor for a trainee or early career teacher - request one via Galaxkey instead
you need a TRN for a different reason - find out what you need a TRN for

Before you start

You’ll need your:

NPQ application ID - you can find this in your NPQ online account or registration confirmation email
National Insurance number (if you have one)

You’ll also need proof of your identity, for example a:

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