I want to apply for or restore my licence to practise

If you want to practise medicine in the UK you must hold registration with a licence to practise.

If you need to restore your licence to practice, or you need to apply for a licence to practice for the first time.

This guide will tell you what you need to consider and the evidence we'll need to process an application for a licence to practise.

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Why read this guide?

To find out how to restore or apply for a licence.

Next steps

Once you are ready to restore or apply for your licence, you can do so through GMC Online.