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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
Check the status of your passport after applying for a new passport or to renew or replace an existing passport
Find the contact details for a pension provider by using the Pension Tracing Service
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Calculate how much statutory redundancy you can get based on age, weekly pay and number of years in the job
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid when a person's estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die - exemptions, passing on property. Sometimes known as death duties.
If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.
Use this tool to find out what you need to do to get a tax refund (rebate) if you’ve paid too much Income Tax.
Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council
Find out how to prove your right to rent in England to a landlord. Get an online share code to prove your right to rent if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
Check your Income Tax, Personal Allowance and tax code for the current tax year. Update details of your income from jobs and pensions.
Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a log book (V5C).
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Find a register office (registry office) - register and find records of births, marriages, civil partnerships and deaths, and order certificates
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement
Renew or get vehicle tax if you do not have your reminder letter (V11), email or text message - renew online or at the Post Office with your V5C.
Use this service to check when you can expect a decision on your visa application. For example, if you've applied for a visa to study, visit as a tourist or attend a business event.
How to pay or challenge a penalty charge notice (PCN) or parking ticket - fixed penalty notice (FPN), standard or excess charge notice.
Check details of a tenant's right to rent if they’re not a British or Irish citizen and they’ve given you a share code.
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