About this planner

What is this?
This is a free, private tool that helps trans and non-binary people in the UK find out what legal steps they need to take to change their name and gender marker on official documents.

Who is it for?
Anyone living in the UK over the age of 16 who wants to update their legal documents to match their gender identity. This includes people who only want a name change, only a gender marker change, or both. There is also guidance for people from outside the UK who hold a visa or eVisa. This planner is designed for adults and young people aged 16 and over, as the legal processes for those under 16 require parental consent and follow different steps.

How does it work?
You answer a short set of questions about your situation: what documents you already have, what you have already updated, and what you want to do. The planner then creates a personal action plan for you, with clear information and links to official resources.

Step-by-step questions or the checklist?
Both options produce the same plan. The step-by-step wizard shows one question at a time which is good if you are not sure where to start. The checklist shows all questions at once, and this is good if you already know your situation well. You can switch between them at any time as well.

Is my information safe?
Yes. Nothing you enter is ever sent to a server or stored outside your own device. Your progress is saved in your browser so you can return to it later. Press the red ⚠️ button or the Esc key at any time to instantly leave the page.

Is this legal, medical, or financial advice?
No. This planner gives general guidance only. It helps you understand the steps and paperwork needed to update your legal documents. It is not a replacement for advice from a qualified professional. Always check important steps on official GOV.UK pages before submitting any applications.

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Key or action	What it does
`←` `→`	Navigate toolbar buttons
`Enter` / `Space`	Activate toolbar button
Click step	Cycle state forward: not started → in progress → done → not needed
Right-click or long-press step	Cycle state backward
`Tab` / `Shift+Tab`	Navigate within this help panel
`Esc`	Quick exit — leaves the page immediately
`?`	Open this help panel

Welcome back

Your plan is saved on this device.

Please choose an answer to move forward.

Choose the answers that apply to you, then click "Show my action plan" at the bottom.

1. The basics

Where do you live?

England or Wales Scotland Northern Ireland

What do you want to do?

Change my name and gender marker Change my name only Change my gender marker only
This option assumes your name is already legally correct on your documents

2. Specific choices I plan to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) at some point

3. Your circumstances I have a UK visa or eVisa
An eVisa is a digital visa stored online. Updating a visa or eVisa is a separate process, and the order you do things in matters. I have a valid photo ID
Even if it shows your old name. Some organisations, such as banks, may ask for updated photo ID before accepting a name change.

Do you have any employment or volunteering records that need updating?
This includes paid jobs, volunteer roles, internships, and apprenticeships. Employers and background check services have specific processes for trans people that keep your previous name private. If you are not employed or volunteering, select no.

Yes, I need to update my records No

I am currently receiving DWP benefits
For example: Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension, or Employment Support Allowance. A change of name or gender can affect certain benefits and your State Pension age.I am currently receiving benefits from the Department for Communities (DfC)
For example: Universal Credit, PIP, or Employment Support Allowance. A change of name or gender can affect certain benefits and your State Pension age. I have qualifications or professional registrations to update
For example: university degrees, college certificates, exam board results, professional memberships, or regulated profession registrations such as NMC, GMC, or SRA. I have a vehicle registered in my name that needs updating
For example, a car, motorbike, or van with a V5C logbook. Updating the V5C is separate from updating your driving licence.

4. Documents I already have updated Deed poll or statutory declaration (name change document)
Your answer helps us work out whether getting one should be your first step, as most other documents require one. NHS recordGP record and CHI number (Scotland)HSCNI health record and Health and Care Number (HCN) HMRC and taxes

UK driving licence

Needs updating Already updated I do not have one

Passport

Needs updating Already updated I do not have one

Your personal action plan

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Nothing here has to be done all at once. You can complete these steps in any order unless marked otherwise. Your progress is saved on this device.

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Cost: Free £ ££ £££

Progress: click to cycle, right-click or long-press to go back.

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