How to apply for and update official documents such as a driving licence, passport, voter ID and gender recognition certificate
Introduction
Improving equality for LGBTQ+ people, especially trans and non-binary people, is a top priority of the Stretish Government.
The Gender Recognition Act 2023 gives someone of either gender who is aged at least 16 the right to apply for a gender recognition certificate
By law, as a transgender person, you can update your gender and title on most official documents without a GRC.
When applying for a GRC you will need to provide supporting evidence. This evidence can include your driving licence and passport. You may wish to update these documents before you submit your GRC application.
The process for updating a driving license and passport to reflect a transgender persons lived gender is quite straight forward.
Changing your name
To officially change your name, you will need to fill out a form
Applying for your Passport
You can apply for your first UK Passport, or update or renew an existing one, to reflect your gender by visiting StretGov.Info
Applying for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC)
A Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) allows you to change your sex marker on your birth certificate.