FAQ's about UK LifeHere you will find frequently asked questions about UK Life. Can I exchange my EEA drivers license for a UK drivers licence?If you have a drivers licence from a EEA (European Economic Area) country you can exchange it for the UK equivalent using a premium checking service. For more information on the premium checking service or for more information on exchanging your licence for a UK license: Visit the DirectGov webpage: Exchanging your foreign licence. For information on driving in the UK with a EEA or a EC (European Community) drivers licence: Visit the DirectGov webpage: Driving in Great Britain on a licence issued in a EC or EEA country. How do I register the birth of a baby in the UK?For information on registering the birth of a baby in the UK:
I want to get married in the UK, what do I do?If you want to have a religious marriage ceremony, you can usually get married in a church or any other religious building registered for marriage. If you want to have a civil marriage or partnerships, you can usually attend a register office. There are legal requirements you will need to complete when you get married or have a civil partnership such as giving notice or registering the marriage. Visit the websites below for more information on getting married or registering a marriage or civil partnership in the UK.
If you live in England or Wales:
If you live in Northern Ireland:
If you live in Scotland:
How do I register a death in the UK?It is important to register a death as soon as possible.
If you live in England or Wales you usually need to register the death within 5 days,
If you live in Northern Ireland you need to register a death no later than 5 days with the registrar in the district in which the person died, or in the district in which the person normally lived.
If you live in Scotland you need to register a death within 8 days by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in any registration district in Scotland:
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