Find a lost teacher reference number (TRN)
Use this service to:
- find your teacher reference number (TRN) if you do not know it or have forgotten it
- check if you have a TRN
Before you start
Have your National Insurance number ready, as we’ll ask for this.
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Your TRN may be shown on a:
- payslip
- teacher pension statement
- teacher training records
The TRN has previously been known as a QTS, GTC, DfE, DfES and DCSF number.
Find a lost TRN by phone
Call the Teaching Regulation Agency, and have your National Insurance number ready:
- Telephone: 020 7593 5394
- Lines are open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and on Friday from 9am to 4:30pm (except public holidays)