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An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or…
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building,…
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post, for example…
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your…
How you vote when you’re abroad depends on: whether you’ll be abroad…
You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or…
You may be asked to vote on behalf of someone else if they’re unable to…
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.
A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. This guide…
You need to be 16 or over to make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll. Some…
You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it with the High…
To change the name of a child under 18 you can either: make an unenrolled…
Consultation on proposal to reduce the annual sample size of the BCS from 46,000 adults to 35,000 adults.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
This series brings together all documents relating to Taking Part
This form must be completed by someone that knows you and the child. Send it with your application to enrol the child's change of name to the Royal Courts of Justice.
This form must be completed by someone that knows you. Send it with your application to enrol your change of name, if you're 18 or over, to the Royal Courts of Justice.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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