HMRC issues crucial advice to new parents claiming Child Benefit HMRC will be contacting anyone who has claimed Child Benefit since April, but has not yet registered their child’s birth. Updated HMRC announced in April that Child Benefit claims could be made without having to register the child’s birth first (Image: Getty Images) Get the latest on money saving tips and benefit changes straight to your inbox each week with our Record Money newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.