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Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
You can convert your same-sex civil partnership into a marriage at: a…
If you formed your same-sex civil partnership in the UK, you may be able…
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…
Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate to legally change your gender.
Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate if you want your affirmed…
You can apply if you meet all of the following requirements: you’re aged…
To find out what documents you need, you can either: use the document…
Use the online service to apply. You can: provide your personal and…
How to tell HMRC if there's a change to your personal details - address, name, income, marital status, gender
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
This collection brings together all statistics recording sex ratios at birth.
To change your name or other personal details on your passport, send the standard passport application form with evidence about the change
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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