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How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
How to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK.
Documents and certificates available at the British Embassy Rabat, Morocco.
How someone in Romania can get documents certified or united and obtain informative notes.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at British consulates in Turkey.
Commonwealth countries have no powers under the Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 to undertake notarial acts, administer oaths or take affidavits.
How someone in Germany can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
How someone in France can get documents certified, united or legalised, have a document prepared in English or the local language and view informative notes.
How someone in Greece can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. GLD is a non-ministerial department.
The modern slavery statement registry has been updated to encourage businesses to upload their annual modern slavery statements.
Romanian Ambassador delivers joint statement on behalf of 45 countries condemning arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by Russia and calling for their immediate and unconditional release.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Venezuela, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How someone in Bulgaria can get documents certified, united or legalised, have a document prepared in English or the local language and view informative notes.
Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available from British consulates in Brazil.
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