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To change your name or other personal details on your passport, send the standard passport application form with evidence about the change
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A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
How you can add, remove or replace one or more homeowners, with a process known as a Transfer of Equity.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
This guidance explains how to fix an inconsistency relating to your name, as a UK national in Italy, so you can prove your identity to access local services.
Information and guidance for variations in names.
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
Find out what to do if you are spiked, or are with someone who has been, and where to get more information.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
What to do, including registering the death, post mortems, bringing the body to the UK and getting help from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
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