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Order an official birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) if you need a copy or want to research your family tree.
Check a UK VAT registration number is valid. Prove when you checked a number.
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
Tell DVLA when your address changes so your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), vehicle tax and other details are up to date
Find out if you've paid enough National Insurance to qualify for the full State Pension - check gaps, contributions and credits, get a National Insurance statement, call the helpline.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Contact your Electoral Registration Office if you have a question about voting in UK elections or the electoral register.
Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £21.50.
Renew your driving licence online if you're 70 or over. Use form D46P to apply by post
Send money to a prisoner in England and Wales by debit card for free
Check your Income Tax, Personal Allowance and tax code for the current tax year. Update details of your income from jobs and pensions.
How to pay Corporation Tax: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or at your bank.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council
Sign up to get free reminders by text message or email a month before your MOT is due
The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.
Check your council's website to find out when your rubbish will be collected
Take free official practice theory tests from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses
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