Apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate
How to apply
Use the online service to apply. You can:
- provide your personal and contact details
- pay the £6 application fee using a debit or credit card
- submit any required documents, apart from a copy of your birth or adoption certificate which you need to send by email or post after you apply
Any documents you submit must be less than 10MB. You can include photocopies or clear photographs.
You can save and return to your application at any time.
Get help applying online
If you’re having technical issues or need guidance about how to apply, contact the Gender Recognition Panel.
Gender Recognition Panel
grpenquiries@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 5857
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Find out about call charges
If you do not have access to the internet or do not feel confident using it, contact We Are Group.
We Are Group
support@wearegroup.com
Telephone: 03300 160 051
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Closed on bank holidays
Text FORM to 60777 and someone will call you back
Find out about call charges
If you want to apply or get help in Welsh
Contact the Welsh Language Helpline to apply in Welsh or get support with your application.
Welsh Language Helpline
ymholiadaucymraeg@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0800 212 368
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
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After you submit your application
Send a copy of your birth or adoption certificate
You must send a photo or scanned copy of your full birth or adoption certificate. Include the name you used when you submitted your application in your email or letter.
Email it to the Gender Recognition Panel.
If you’re unable to send a digital copy, send a photocopy by post to:
Gender Recognition Panel
PO Box 11230
Leicester
LE1 8FQ
Getting a decision on your application
The panel will usually look at your application within 22 weeks of applying. They may ask you for more information before they can make a decision.
If your application is unsuccessful, you’ll be told how you can appeal or apply again.
If you lose or damage your certificate
You cannot get a replacement certificate.
Contact the Gender Recognition Panel admin team to get a photocopy or screenshot of your original certificate.