Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate

Apply to the Gender Recognition Panel for a Gender Recognition Certificate if you want your acquired gender to be legally recognised in the UK.

Visit GOV.UK for information on how to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate, including:

• the 3 possible application routes (standard, alternative or overseas)
• what happens if you're married or in a civil partnership
• guidance notes
• an application form
• the application fee
• the documents you need to provide
• what to do if your application is turned down