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Title: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Tills on May 06, 2025, 11:47:18 PM
Post by: Tills on May 06, 2025, 11:47:18 PM
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.
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.
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Tills on October 06, 2025, 09:52:08 AM
Post by: Tills on October 06, 2025, 09:52:08 AM
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
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
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Lori Dee on October 06, 2025, 10:22:39 AM
Post by: Lori Dee on October 06, 2025, 10:22:39 AM
That is awesome news, Tills! Congratulations!
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: KathyLauren on October 06, 2025, 10:29:16 AM
Post by: KathyLauren on October 06, 2025, 10:29:16 AM
Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Jessica_Rose on October 06, 2025, 12:57:30 PM
Post by: Jessica_Rose on October 06, 2025, 12:57:30 PM
Yay! Congratulations!
Love always -- Jess
Love always -- Jess
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: davina61 on October 06, 2025, 01:29:40 PM
Post by: davina61 on October 06, 2025, 01:29:40 PM
YES!!! Think I need to get one sorted.
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Lilis on October 06, 2025, 01:33:19 PM
Post by: Lilis on October 06, 2025, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: Tills on Yesterday at 09:52:08 AMWell quite the day today. Not only did I become a grandparent for the first time but I also received the following:Oh wow, what an incredible day for you, Tills, double congrats!
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
~ Lilis 🌷
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Tills on October 06, 2025, 03:01:42 PM
Post by: Tills on October 06, 2025, 03:01:42 PM
Quote from: davina61 on Yesterday at 01:29:40 PMYES!!! 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
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: davina61 on October 07, 2025, 02:45:02 AM
Post by: davina61 on October 07, 2025, 02:45:02 AM
Yes that is why I have yet to do it.
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: Tills on October 07, 2025, 03:30:02 AM
Post by: Tills on October 07, 2025, 03:30:02 AM
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?
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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
Title: Re: Gender Recognition Certificate UK
Post by: KathyLauren on October 07, 2025, 05:39:25 AM
Post by: KathyLauren on October 07, 2025, 05:39:25 AM
Quote from: Tills on Today at 03:30:02 AMSo a question or two for all of you who have a Gender Recognition Certificate.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.
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
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.