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Certify a document as a true copy of the original by getting it signed and dated by a professional person, like a solicitor
Form for medical practitioners to complete so a body can be cremated after a post-mortem examination. This form should be used for deaths that occurred in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, and where the...
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the…
You can choose one or more people to be your attorney. If you appoint more…
You can make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online or using paper…
When you’ve made your lasting power of attorney (LPA), you need to…
You can confirm that a copy of your registered lasting power of attorney…
You (if you still have mental capacity) or one of your attorneys must tell…
You can ask the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to remove an attorney…
You can end your lasting power of attorney (LPA) yourself - if you have…
The Certification Officer (CO) and her team ensure that trade unions and employers’ associations carry out their statutory duties. Certification Officer works with the Department for Business and Trade .
Find out about current competent person schemes to self-certify certain types of building work if you work in building as an installer.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.
How the Certification Officer (CO) applies her powers to act without a complaint to conduct investigations into trade unions and employers’ associations.
Form for medical professionals to certify that a body can be released for cremation after being dissected for medical research.
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