About this planner
What is this?
A free, private tool that helps trans and non-binary people in the UK work out what legal steps they need to take to change their name and gender marker on official documents.
Who is it for?
Anyone in the UK aged 16 or over 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. People under 16 need parental consent and follow a different process, which this planner does not cover.
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 with clear information and links to official resources.
Step-by-step or checklist?
Both produce the same plan. The step-by-step wizard shows one question at a time, which works well if you are not sure where to start. The checklist shows everything at once, which is better if you already know your situation. You can switch between them at any time.
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 advice?
No. This planner gives general guidance only. It is not a replacement for advice from a qualified professional. Always check important steps on official GOV.UK pages before submitting any applications.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key or action | What it does |
|---|---|
| ← → | Navigate toolbar buttons |
| Enter / Space | Activate toolbar button |
| Click step | Cycle state: not started → in progress → done → not needed → not started |
| Tab / Shift+Tab | Navigate within this help panel |
| Esc | Quick exit: leaves the page immediately |
| ? | Open this help panel |
This planner is for people aged 16 and over
The legal processes for updating documents for people under 16 require parental or guardian consent and are different from the steps covered here.
The following organisations support young trans and non-binary people and their families:
- Mermaids: support for transgender and gender-diverse children and young people
- Gendered Intelligence: youth services and resources
Welcome back
Your plan is saved on this device.
Choose the answers that apply to you, then click "Show my action plan" at the bottom.
Are you aged 16 or over?
This planner is designed for people aged 16 and over. If you are under 16, Mermaids and Gendered Intelligence offer support for young people.
Your personal action plan
Guide to your plan
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.
Progress: click a status button to update it.