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Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the names we use in passports.
Spellings of country names as recommended by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN).
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications where the name a customer applies in does not match the name on their foreign documents.
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
Tells HM Passport Office staff about the evidence needed before changing an adult or child’s name on a passport.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to show uncommon names in passports.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) current list of approved British English-language names for countries and territories.
A completed name confirmation form is required for consular birth registrations in Japan and South Korea
Use form NM04 to give notice of an unconditional change of name by the company members.
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
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