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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Make sure a job applicant can work in the UK - check they have the right documents and make sure you're not prosecuted for employing an illegal worker.
Weights and Measures Act 1985 and subsequent Deregulation Order 1999 (as amended).
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
The process for a recruiter to confirm applicant type, issue forms, and identify when a candidate has provided their information.
This policy statement sets out more detail on the government's proposals for absent voting identification and online applications.
Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
The process for recruiters to review and record the progress of pre-employment checks in Civil Service Jobs vX.
Who can apply to the scheme, how the application process works, and the checks that authorities must complete.
How to make sure an application relating to an authorisation for a veterinary medicine is complete and will pass validation.
Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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