Scotland - Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Online

1. To Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate, the applicant has to visit the below link
2. The applicant has to click the “Start Now” button.
3. Enter the applicant email id in the below mentioned box and click ok.
4. The applicant will receive a code number in the email
5. Put the code number in the below box and click ok.
6. The applicant will be directed to the application form page.
7. All the details must be filled by the applicant with relevant information and details.
8. All the documents that are mentioned in the “Required documents” section of this page is to be mailed along with the application form.
9. The applicant must attach the completed application along with the documents to the online link.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
13. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
14. The authority will send an email of approval to the applicant.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proof of identity
• Medical reports from the UK
• Evidence that the applicant has lived in his/her affirmed gender for the last 2 years
• Driving licence
• Passport
• Identity cards, like workplace ids, student ids, railcards, health insurance cards, library cards or supermarket loyalty cards
• Bank statements
• Benefit letter

Office Locations & Contacts

Gender Recognition Panel
PO Box 9300, Leicester, LE1 8DJ, Gender Recognition Panel
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0300 123 4503
Contact link

Eligibility

• The must be at least 18 years old to apply for a GRC in Scotland
• The applicant must have been living in Scotland for at least three months prior to making the application.
• The applicant must have undergone or be undergoing a process of gender reassignment.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender

Need for the Document

• The primary purpose of a GRC is to legally recognize a person's acquired gender. Once issued, the GRC allows individuals to be legally recognized as their acquired gender, granting them rights and responsibilities associated with that gender.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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