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Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Find a list of codes for the relevant document codes, document status codes and details to be declared (for example, licences and certificates) in Data Element 2/3 (Appendix 5A).
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
The DUCR and the optional Part suffix is the main reference key to any Customs Handling of Import & Export Freight (CHIEF) declaration.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
Examples of how and when to adjust the customs value for commercial level and quantity when using Methods 2 or 3 if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Find a list of document status codes for Data Element 2/3 of the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 5B).
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Find registered designs in the UK
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
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