You can contact the HMRC to check your PAYE status, Tracy.
Since you registered your PAYE directly on the HMRC website, the best way to check its status is to contact HMRC directly. They will be able to confirm whether your PAYE is active.
You can reach out to them online using this link: Ask HMRC online. Just follow the prompts based on your query.
If you've got follow-up questions or need help with anything else, feel free to click the Reply button.