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How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service and Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) software.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
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