Tax credits re-application, how long does it take?

[mummyvontummy]

They have "not received" i.e. lost my annual declaration (even though my income has not changed since having dd in 2004 and this was for 2005-2006!) and so have stopped my tax credits and need to re-apply. How long does it take? At the mo it is our only income and it's dd's birthday in three weeks so am getting stressed!

[sherbert]

I cant tell you exactly , but i think it can be quite fast once you get the application.
I have had mine stopped too, for some reason i cant ascertain , apparently I have to reapply as well.