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Information on how the Consular team can help in the event of the death of a British national abroad.
The process when a British national dies in Portugal, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
This is guidance to medical practitioners on notifying deaths to the coroner.
This guide will help you consider your options when looking for divorce services.
Find out how OPG contacts customers and what to do if you are worried a call, email or message is not genuine.
The process when a British national dies in Switzerland, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
What the Office of the Public Guardian expects from companies that provide surety bonds to court-appointed deputies.
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
Find out the methods available for paying your deputyship fees.
The process when a British national dies in Germany, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Detailed guides for people making property and finance or health and welfare decisions under a lasting power of attorney.
The process when a British national dies in Turkey, including registering the death, funerals and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Information for UK nationals on how to order copies of Portuguese birth, death or marriage online certificates.
This page provides information on what to do if OPG can't investigate your concern.
How to arrange a consular civil partnership, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
How the death certification process in England and Wales will change from 9 September 2024, including the introduction of medical examiners.
What to do first if you're acting for someone under a lasting power of attorney for health and care decisions.
This toolkit provides a guide for parents and carers to make financial decisions for a young person who lacks mental capacity.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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