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Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement
This is the only official government service for booking the Life in the…
You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions based on the Life in the UK…
If you’re unable to attend your test, you can rearrange it or cancel it.…
Search the charity register to find details of registered charities in England and Wales including contact information, activities, latest financial reports and current trustees.
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
There are 6 different types of British nationality. These are: British…
You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re…
British overseas territories citizenship was called ‘British dependent…
You became a British overseas citizen on 1 January 1983 if both of these…
Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom…
Someone who was a British overseas territories citizen by connection with…
You would have become a British protected person on 1 January 1983 if you:…
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
Use this form to claim Sure Start Maternity Grant by post.
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
British passport eligibility - types of British nationality, eligibility by marriage or civil partnership, who to contact if you're not sure
Submit a claim for Gift Aid, the Gift Aid small donation scheme (GASDS) and other income; schedule spreadsheets; registering and enrolling for a Charities Online account; activation codes
Find out how internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing
To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission
Order a replacement registration or naturalisation certificate, or correct mistakes on a certificate - fees, application forms, address, supporting documents.
Contact your council to arrange your British citizenship ceremony - fees, venue, application
You must use form LA1 to apply to re-register a child’s birth following the marriage or civil partnership of natural parents.
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
Find volunteering opportunities, and volunteer rights, pay, expenses, age limits, criminal record checks.
Application form to order a copy of a birth certificate registered in England and Wales.
Application form for British applicants outside the UK.
Tax relief on donations, Gift Aid, payroll giving, leaving a gift in your will, keeping tax records; find a charity; donating land, property or shares
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