State Pension Assist

State Pension forecast by post

Request your official DWP BR19 forecast without a Government Gateway account. We prepare the form, you sign online, and we post it to DWP. DWP sends your printed forecast to your address.

Independent service. We are not affiliated with DWP, HMRC or the UK government. You can request a forecast for free via GOV.UK or by posting a BR19 form yourself.

One-off service fee. No subscription. The forecast from DWP is free.

In a nutshell

  • Service fee£19
  • DWP forecastFree
  • DeliveryBy post
  • Government GatewayNot required
  • Works from abroadYes

How it works

1

Check eligibility

Answer a few questions about your age and whether you have already claimed your State Pension. We’ll make sure a BR19 forecast is the right next step.

2

Fill in details and sign

Enter your name, address, National Insurance number and date of birth. Sign the form online with your mouse or finger — no printing or posting needed from you.

3

We post your BR19 to DWP

We print the completed BR19 form, attach your signature, and post it to DWP. DWP then posts your printed State Pension forecast to your address.

Start your application — £19

Who is this for?

You want a paper forecast

Some people need a printed forecast for a bank, employer, pension adviser or personal records.

No Government Gateway account

You don’t need to register with GOV.UK Verify or Government Gateway. We handle the postal route.

You live abroad

The BR19 route works for UK nationals and residents overseas. We post to the DWP address from the UK.

You prefer a simpler form

We ask plain-English questions, then map your answers onto the official DWP BR19 form.

Why use our service?

No Government Gateway account

Skip the online identity verification. We use the postal BR19 route.

Form prepared and posted

We fill in the DWP form, attach your signature, and send it by post.

Works from abroad

You can apply from outside the UK. DWP posts the forecast back to your address.

Printed forecast by post

DWP sends the official forecast to your address on paper.

What it costs

Our service fee is a single, one-off payment. The State Pension forecast from DWP is free.

Service fee (preparing and posting BR19)£19
DWP State Pension forecastFree

You can also request the forecast free directly through GOV.UK. Our fee is only for the document-assistance service.

Start your application — £19

Frequently asked questions

Is this service run by the UK government or DWP?
No. State Pension Assist is an independent, private document-assistance service. We are not affiliated with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue & Customs, or any other UK government body.
What does the £19 fee cover?
The £19 is a one-off service fee. It covers preparing your details on the official DWP BR19 form, printing it with your signature, and posting it to DWP by Royal Mail. The State Pension forecast itself is issued free by DWP.
Can I get a State Pension forecast for free?
Yes. You can request a forecast free of charge directly from the UK government. Options include the online Check your State Pension forecast service on GOV.UK (which requires a Government Gateway account) or completing and posting a BR19 form yourself.
How does the process work?
First, you answer a few eligibility questions. Next, you fill in your personal details, National Insurance number and address, then sign online. Finally, we print and post the completed BR19 form to DWP. DWP then posts your printed forecast to the address you provided.
Who is this service for?
This service is for anyone who wants a printed State Pension forecast by post without using a Government Gateway account. It is especially useful if you live abroad, prefer paper forms, or find the official online process difficult.
How long does it take?
DWP aims to send your forecast within 10 working days of receiving a correctly completed BR19 form. Postal times to and from international addresses will be longer.
What is a BR19 form?
BR19 is the official DWP form used to request a forecast of your State Pension entitlement. It is also known as the State Pension forecast request form.
Is my information secure?
Your application is stored securely while you complete it and is only used to prepare your BR19 form. We do not sell your data. Please see our Privacy policy for full details.

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Start your application now. It takes about 5 minutes and costs £19.

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Not a government service. Free alternatives are available on GOV.UK.