 Application Form (Current Version) | [Link to copy hosted by Gender Recognition Panel] |
| Application Form (December 2014) | [Archive copy hosted by UK Trans Info] |
Brief Summary
This is the application form for a Gender Recognition Certificate for those using the alternative process. There are different forms for those using the overseas or standard processes.
Extract from Document
This form should be used by applicants for a Gender Recognition Certificate who wish to use the alternative application process and who are not applying using either the standard application route/track or the overseas process. Applicants applying under the alternative track must be able to meet four conditions. These are that they:
- were in a protected marriage or a protected civil partnership or a Scottish protected marriage or a Scottish protected civil partnership on or before the date of their application and
- have lived full time in their acquired gender for at least 6 years before the 10 December 2014 (for Scottish protected marriages and civil partnerships this date is the 16 December 2014) and
- either have or have had gender dysphoria or have undergone surgical treatment to modify their sexual characteristics and
- are ordinarily resident in England, Wales or Scotland.
Before you start, please read the document ‘The General Guide for All Users’. (The General Guide) explains the alternative gender recognition process and the meanings of the terms of protected marriages and civil partnerships and Scottish protected marriages and civil partnerships.
The General Guide explains the consequences of applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate and the options open to you, particularly if you are married or in a civil partnership.
The Guidance Notes (see ‘Guidance on Completing the Alternative Application form for a Gender Recognition Certificate’) should answer most of the questions you may have. We recommend that you read the notes before completing each section of the form. If you do find it difficult to complete the form on your own, you could ask a friend or someone from a support organisation to help you, or you can telephone the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) administrative team on 0300 123 4503.
