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A list of the supporting documents you need to provide when applying for a passport from outside the UK.
Application form to order a copy of a marriage certificate registered in England and Wales.
Complete the application form to order a copy of an adoption certificate registered in England and Wales.
Application form to order a birth certificate for a birth that was registered overseas.
Application form to order a marriage certificate for a marriage that was registered overseas.
The government will introduce new passport fees for all applications on 11 April 2024.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
These guides explain how to use the General Register Office when researching your family tree and family history.
Application form to get your birth certificate information from before your adoption, if you live in the UK.
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