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How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
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.
You can make a claim to cancel (‘revoke’) or change (‘vary’) the details…
Download and fill in claim form N208. You’re known as the ‘claimant’ if…
You must advertise your claim in a newspaper local to the missing person’s…
You’ll have to attend a hearing about your claim with a High Court judge -…
Get a declaration of presumed death if a person has been missing for at least 7 years or you think they've died - form N208, certificate of presumed death, appeal, complain
You can make a claim for a ‘declaration of presumed death’ from the High…
Download and fill in a claim form (N208) with details about: yourself -…
You must advertise your application in a newspaper local to the missing…
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Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Get your goods cleared by the National Clearance Hub when moving goods into, out of, or through the UK.
Find out when you can zero rate books and other forms of printed matter.
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