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This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.
You can get certain official UK documents ‘legalised’ by submitting them…
Apply online for a paper-based apostille or an e-Apostille. To apply,…
Contact the Legalisation Office if you have: a question about how the…
Find a list of document status codes for Data Element 2/3 of the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 5B).
Form DL: list of documents that accompany a first registration application.
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).
Certify a document as a true copy of the original by getting it signed and dated by a professional person, like a solicitor
A collections page for framework documents between sponsor departments and their arm’s length bodies.
Learn how to publish accessible documents to meet the needs of all users under the accessibility regulations.
Find a list of codes for the types of Government Department licences that can be declared for imports and exports in Data Element 2/3 (Appendix 5C).
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
A suite of template legal documents to support the development of mutuals.
The most recent version of Approved Document A (structure) and all the associated documents.
Accessible documents at the Adjudicator’s Office
Documents and certificates available at British Embassy Moscow.
Ofqual's formal legal list of Regulatory Documents (documents containing additional rules and guidance for regulated qualifications).
Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
This form should be completed and handed in at the counter with your documents to be legalised and your online payment receipt.
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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