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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Find out if you are an entitled relative and how to claim an estate from the Bona Vacantia division.
Informative note about registering a child with one or two surnames.
Find out how to register a death in the UK or abroad
Change or cancel a presumption of death certificate where there's clear evidence the missing person is still alive or that they died on a different date to what's on the certificate.
Child Benefit if your child dies or the claimant dies - report the death, when to make a new claim, arrears
Tells HM Passport Office staff about birth registration and how to deal with applications where the birth is not registered, registered late or re-registered.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Laos.
Advice for British people living in Brazil, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Zimbabwe, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Armenia.
Documents, certificates and letters available at the British Embassy Quito.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
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