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Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
The home of HM Land Registry on GOV.UK. We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales.
How to file company information - including directors, registered office and shareholders in your confirmation statement (previously AR01 annual return)
Tables showing the rates for vehicle tax for different types of vehicle.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today.
Use this tool to find out if you need to send a tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year (6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024).
Skilled Worker visa, Graduate visa, other work visas, right to work
Book driving and motorcycle tests for your pupils, check details, change, swap or cancel tests, and manage your availability for car driving tests.
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.
Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly
Holiday calculator to work out statutory holiday leave in days or hours
Check a UK VAT registration number is valid. Prove when you checked a number.
The home of The Charity Commission on GOV.UK. We register and regulate charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence.
Getting on the electoral register, what happens if you do not register to vote, registering in more than one place, how to opt out of the 'open register', registering anonymously and how to view the electoral regis…
Take free official practice theory tests from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
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