Lost Your TRN? How to Find Your Jamaica TRN Number in 2026 (Even from Overseas)
Forgot or lost your Jamaica TRN? 5 ways to find your TRN number in 2026 — old documents, TAJ, replacing the card from the UK, USA or Canada — plus what to do if you never had one.
Quick summary
- Your TRN (Taxpayer Registration Number) is 9 digits and never changes.
- Check old documents first: driver's licence, NHT/NIS letters, payslips, bank or property tax records.
- Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) can confirm or replace your TRN card with ID.
- Never had a TRN? You can apply from abroad.
Need a TRN from overseas?
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5 places your TRN is probably already written
- Jamaican driver's licence (the licence number is your TRN)
- NHT contribution statements or NIS letters
- Old payslips (P24 / pay advice)
- Property tax or land title documents
- Bank, credit union or loan paperwork
Ask TAJ to confirm it
Contact Tax Administration Jamaica with valid ID; they can confirm the number or issue a replacement card. Have your full name, date of birth and parents' names ready.
Living in the UK, USA or Canada?
Use the steps in our UK/USA/Canada TRN guide. You usually need certified ID copies and a completed form; a consulate or High Commission can help certify.
What you need a TRN for
Buying or transferring land, paying property tax, NHT, a driver's licence, opening a bank account and clearing customs. Selling or buying land? Run a title search first.
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