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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…
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
How to arrange a consular civil partnership, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
Download a notice and an affirmation so you can apply for a certificate of no impediment (CNI) from the British Embassy Rome by post.
Facilities for boaters at Environment Agency lock sites on the non-tidal River Thames and the River Kennet.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Find out how to get the documents you’ll need to get married or form a civil partnership overseas and how much they’ll cost.
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