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Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
How schools can share daily attendance data.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Use this page to verify Certificates of Competency (CoC) and Flag State Endorsements (FSE) online.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Form A64A: Application to receive information from court records about a parental order.
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