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Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates
All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered…
Opposite-sex couples Married or civil-partner parents Either parent can…
There are 2 types of birth certificate: the short version, which contains…
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
Provisional figures on the numbers of marriages to same sex couples that have taken place since end of March 2014.
Tax relief on donations, Gift Aid, payroll giving, leaving a gift in your will, keeping tax records; find a charity; donating land, property or shares
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