Gender Recognition Certificate UK

[Tills]

Hi everyone. I received confirmation yesterday that my GRC (Gender Recognition Certificate) bundle is complete. It was submitted six weeks ago but they then had to match up my deadname birth certificate with the application.

I understand that they only meet twice a year so who knows how long this is going to take.

There's also no guarantee that it will be granted. That's purely because the (ludicrous) amount of supporting documentation has to tick different boxes and they can find fault with almost anything e.g. a missing utility bill from two years ago.

Anyway, hopefully I will receive it from the gatekeepers and then it's a question of what it means now in the UK. I'm actively considering moving to the Republic of Ireland where self-certification is permitted.

[Tills]

Well quite the day today. Not only did I become a grandparent for the first time but I also received the following:

Dear Ms xxxxxxx
 
Your Case has been reviewed by the Gender Recognition Panel.
 
We're pleased to inform you that your application for a Gender Recognition Certificate has been granted. Please see a copy of the Panel's decision attached to this email.
 
The admin team aim to issue your Gender Recognition Certificate within 20 working days. We'll send you an email with tracking information once your Certificate has been posted.
If you have changed address since submitting your application, please let us know as soon as possible by replying to this email.
 
You do not need to do anything at this stage. If applicable, we will notify the Registry Office once your certificate has been issued. Further information on what happens next will also be enclosed with the certificate.
 
Yours Sincerely,
 
Admin Officer
Gender Recognition Panel | PO Box 11230 | Leicester | LE1 8FQ
 

I'm thrilled by both pieces of news!!

xx

[Lori Dee]

That is awesome news, Tills! Congratulations!

[KathyLauren]

Congratulations!!

[Jessica_Rose]

Yay! Congratulations!

Love always -- Jess

[davina61]

YES!!! Think I need to get one sorted.

[Lilis]

Well quite the day today. Not only did I become a grandparent for the first time but I also received the following:

Dear Ms xxxxxxx
 
Your Case has been reviewed by the Gender Recognition Panel.
 
We're pleased to inform you that your application for a Gender Recognition Certificate has been granted. Please see a copy of the Panel's decision attached to this email.
 
The admin team aim to issue your Gender Recognition Certificate within 20 working days. We'll send you an email with tracking information once your Certificate has been posted.
If you have changed address since submitting your application, please let us know as soon as possible by replying to this email.
 
You do not need to do anything at this stage. If applicable, we will notify the Registry Office once your certificate has been issued. Further information on what happens next will also be enclosed with the certificate.
 
Yours Sincerely,
 
Admin Officer
Gender Recognition Panel | PO Box 11230 | Leicester | LE1 8FQ
 

I'm thrilled by both pieces of news!!

xx

Oh wow, what an incredible day for you, Tills, double congrats!


~ Lilis 🌷

[Tills]

YES!!! Think I need to get one sorted.

If you're in the UK then it's quite a convoluted process as you may know. Just make sure you marshal all your supportive evidence over a period of time and then keep at it. They don't make it easy!

xx

[davina61]

Yes that is why I have yet to do it.

[Tills]

So a question or two for all of you who have a Gender Recognition Certificate.

Q1 On receipt of your correct new one, did you destroy your old dead name birth certificate? That's what I want to do: literally to shred it.

Q2 After notifying anyone who needed to know, did you then hide away your GRC?

xx

[KathyLauren]

So a question or two for all of you who have a Gender Recognition Certificate.

Q1 On receipt of your correct new one, did you destroy your old dead name birth certificate? That's what I want to do: literally to shred it.

Q2 After notifying anyone who needed to know, did you then hide away your GRC?

xx

A1: No, I still have my original birth certificate (written in fountain-pen in my father's handwriting).  However, I also have three copies of its replacement.  If I ever had a dire need to destroy the original - if I was trying to stealth from the gestapo, for instance - I would.  Otherwise, it's part of my history.

A2: Yes, it is locked up in my fireproof document box along with all my other important documents.  Not really "hidden", I suppose, but I'm not about to frame it and hang it on the wall.