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This guide provides clear and supportive instructions on how to complete the Document Certifying Permanent Residence form. Whether you are an individual unfamiliar with legal processes or require assistance with specific sections, this comprehensive guide is tailored to meet your needs.

Follow the steps to complete your application efficiently.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the editor.
2. Carefully read the guidance notes provided at the beginning of the document to ensure you understand the requirements and process.
3. Fill out Section A: Payment Details. Include the applicable fee for your application as detailed in the guidance.
4. In Section 1, provide your personal details including full name, date of birth, nationality, and contact address.
5. Complete Section 2 if you have family members applying alongside you, providing their details and required documentation.
6. If your application is based on a family member, complete Section 3 with their details, focusing on how they have exercised Treaty rights.
7. If applicable, fill Section 4 regarding retained rights of residence due to a deceased family member.
8. In Section 5, provide details about your EEA national family member’s death if applying for permanent residence based on their situation.
9. If relevant, complete Section 6 focused on the Surinder Singh case, ensuring you provide details about your British citizen family member's residency in another EEA state.
10. Describe in Section 7 how you or your family member has exercised Treaty rights in the UK for five continuous years.
11. Complete Section 8 by noting any time spent outside the UK that may affect your application.
12. Fill out Sections 9 through 11 as required, providing any additional information, documentation, and compliance with legal requirements.
13. Finally, ensure the declaration in Section 12 is signed and dated by you, confirming the accuracy of your application.
14. Decide whether to save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed before submission.

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