Posts Tagged "Transgender"

Updating your name is just the first step. To fully transition your paperwork, you need to tackle the "Big Three": Passports, the NHS, and HMRC. We explain exactly what evidence you need for each—including the crucial "Special Section D" for tax records and the "New Number" rule for the NHS.

Changing your name is a powerful step in expressing your non-binary identity. However, UK bureaucracy isn't always up to speed. From using the 'Mx' title to navigating the 'M/F' passport binary, here is your practical roadmap to changing your name as a non-binary person in the UK.

Many people worry that they need a doctor's diagnosis or proof of medical transition to change their name legally. We clarify the rules: why a Deed Poll needs no medical evidence, and which documents (like passports) actually do.

Changing your name and changing your gender marker are two completely separate legal processes in the UK. You can do one without the other. We explain the difference, why you don't need a Gender Recognition Certificate for your passport, and how to update your driving licence today.

Changing your name is a vital step in your transition. We explain the legal process in the UK, why you should think twice before "enrolling" your Deed Poll, and exactly what evidence you need to update your gender marker on your passport and driving licence.

Confused about changing your name and gender marker in the UK? Our step-by-step guide for trans and non-binary people explains how to update passports, driving licences, and banks quickly. Learn why you don't need medical evidence for a name change and how an unenrolled deed poll protects your priva