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Order an official birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) if you need a copy or want to research your family tree.
Application form to order a copy of a birth certificate registered in England and Wales.
A collection of application forms for British nationality and to obtain evidence to the right of abode in the UK.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Apply for British citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Application form to order a copy of a marriage certificate registered in England and Wales.
Application form to order a marriage certificate for a marriage that was registered overseas.
Affirmation/Affidavit of marital status for British nationals
Contact information for the General Register Office
Use this form to ask the court to determine someone's parentage and to give your summary of why you think your application is necessary.
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