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You need to register for FamilyBoost in myIR before you can make a claim. You only need to register once.

Before you start

Before registering you will need your:

  • partner’s full name, date of birth and IRD number (if you have one)
  • child or children’s full name, date of birth and IRD number
  • New Zealand bank account details.

IRD numbers for Individuals

You can also provide details about your early childhood education (ECE) provider to save you time when you submit your claim.

You’ll need your ECE provider’s:

  • name
  • address
  • licence number.

You can find your ECE provider’s details on the Education Counts website. The provider’s licence number will be listed as their ‘institution number’.

Early Learning Services | Education Counts

In myIR select 'I want to...'

Select 'Register for FamilyBoost'

Complete and submit your details

Log in to myIR

What happens next

We'll contact you if we need any more information.

Your FamilyBoost account will show in myIR once we have confirmed your registration.

If you have missed or forgotten to add information in your registration, you can add this in your claim.

Claim your FamilyBoost

Last updated: 01 Oct 2024
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