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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.
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
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.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Find registered designs in the UK
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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