I am ready to apply

  1. Summary
  2. I have never held a licence
  3. If we withdrew your licence to practise
  4. I previously held GP registration
  5. I am returning to UK practice
  6. Proof of identity
  7. Have you provided medical services in the last five years?
  1. Have you been registered with another medical regulator in the last five years?
  2. Translating documents that aren't in English
  3. How to send your documents
  4. Processing and granting your application
  5. Will I need to complete an identity check
  6. Your annual retention fee
  7. I am ready to apply

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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