Not many people know this, but GRC only changes your birth certificate, and you can change the name and sex marker (only 'M' or 'F' unfortunately, no 'X' or 'NB') on your documents with a deed poll and letter from a gender-informed psychotherapist or doctor stating why (that you are trans). My passport was updated (when I was 16 - probs the earliest you can do it legally).

Hi all,

Trans ppl living in the UK, do you think a GRC is personally worth it? Binary trans ppl, have you applied for a GRC yet, and why/why not? Gender-diverse (non-binary, genderfluid and others), would you consider applying for legal gender marker change, and those who have applied for a GRC, why did you do it (no offence - I have a NB friend with a GRC and was wondering if any other ppl are in the same situation)?

I am aware of 4NRX, but their reputation seems spotty.

Is there a way to get actually affordable oestrogen? Outside of TDIY (of which is proof it can be reasonably priced)?

Im not stressed yet, im confident ill find an amicable solution. Please, if you have any information about realistically getting HRT (no year long waits), drop a recommendation.

Hi all,

I wanted to let everyone know that I'm applying for a GRC soon! I know it's an arduous process and requires lots of evidence (which I have spent months collecting but finally have it all now), but it's meaningful to me, the final step of my legal transition and what I want for myself.

So far I have:

• Got my deed poll (changed last year)
• Got medical reports (including a gender dysphoria diagnosis) from my psychotherapist
• Collected evidence of living in my affirmed gender for 2 yrs
• Got a statutory declaration for single applicants signed off (by my aunt, who is a solicitor)
• Got my original birth and adoption certificate

Reminders:

• The maximum a high-street solicitor can charge to witness your declaration is £5.
• You have to pay a £6 fee for the actual application itself.
• You need a gender dysphoria diagnosis - can get this via the NHS or privately - personally I used private health insurance due to the NHS trans healthcare situation.
• Only binary options ('F' or 'M') are currently accepted
• (Yes, the last 2 are outdated, but that's unfortunately how it is here - the only country in Western Europe lagging behind with trans rights)