Ready to apply?

  1. Summary
  2. Am I eligible to apply?
  3. How is my application assessed?
  4. When should I apply?
  1. How do I pay the fee?
  2. Ready to apply
  3. What happens after I apply?

Confirm your certificate details

When you apply, we’ll ask you to check the details that will appear on your certificate.

My details are correct 

We’ll send your certificate within 15 working days of getting a recommendation from your royal college or faculty, but no earlier than ten days before your completion of training date.

My details are wrong 

Please contact your royal college or faculty to let them know. 

We can’t grant your application or give you your certificate until they have given us the correct details and a recommendation. We also can’t grant your application earlier than ten days before you complete your training.

Submit your application online

Once you've read and understood this guide, you're ready to apply through GMC Online.

You have three months to submit your application after you've started it. If you've not submitted your application within three months, you'll have to start a new one.

Your GMC Online account

If you already have a GMC Online account, you can log in and apply by choosing 'My Registration' then 'My Applications'.

If you have a GMC reference number, but have never logged into your online account or you haven't logged in since August 2021, you'll need to update your GMC Online account.

If you don’t have a GMC reference number, then you need to set up an account. To request a GMC reference number and for further advice on setting up an account, please contact us. 

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