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How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
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.
When you start repaying your student loan, your monthly repayments, what to do if you have 2 jobs or are self-employed, how to get a refund if you've overpaid.
Application for a vehicle registration certificate, also known as a log book (V5C).
Use this calculator to work out an amount of child maintenance for your children.
Check if a vehicle model, part or accessory has been recalled because of a fault in how it was made
Calculate how much statutory redundancy you can get based on age, weekly pay and number of years in the job
Contact your electoral registration office if you have a question about voting in UK elections or the electoral register.
Use this service to apply to vote by post so you can take part in elections in the UK. You must be registered to vote in the UK before you can apply.
Contact details for Student Finance England - including complaints and student finance appeals, Advanced Learner Loan.
Use this tool to find out if you need to send a tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year (6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026).
Make a request for a social visit to someone in a prison in England and Wales
How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
What to do if you need to pay more tax or you're due a refund, including P800 tax calculations from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Check the status of your passport after applying for a new passport or to renew or replace an existing passport
Where to find your unique tax reference (UTR) number, what to do if you've lost your UTR number, or how to apply if you do not have a UTR number.
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.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Sign in and submit ESL, RCSL and EU VAT refund application, and get help with lost username, password or account activation codes
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