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How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
Certification Officer (CO) guidance for trade unions that want to prove that they are independent from employers.
Explains the process for obtaining a lawful development certificate for existing or proposed use.
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.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export composites to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Apply for an export certificate to establish products in overseas markets.
Guidance on the import requirements for participating businesses, including guidance for certifying officers.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Decisions about applications for or review of a certificate of independence. All decisions are in PDF format.
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