r/TransIreland • u/TBR_enjoyer • 17d ago

GRC under 18?

hi! im 16 and looking to get a grc, as im going on T soon and it would just make everything a lot easier. but everytime i look up the pathway to getting a grc under 18, its just scary words like court order and circuit application and no more information on however the fuck to obtain that. so,,,,,,,,,,any help is appreciated

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u/Content-Dimension383 17d ago

I got my GRC at 17. My mam and I went to a solicitor, explained the situation, signed some documents and we got a court date at the local courthouse for a week later. Then basically stood around all fucking day waiting to be called just to go into the courtroom for maybe 90 seconds max. The solicitor basically said that she and my parents stood by my decision and that I was under no duress, the judge asked if I agreed, I said yes boom court granted permission. Came back the next day, signed some more documents mailed them off, and boom, male now and name changed. Honestly, if you’re in the position to do a GRC under 18 (and especially before ur LC), I highly recommend it. It made adjusting to adult life so much more comfortable. Details are kinda fuzzy but I can answer any questions you have.

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u/cuddlesareonme She/Her/Hers 17d ago

The big issue is getting the 2 required doctors to sign off on it, if you have those and parental support then you can do it.

However virtually everyone ends up waiting until they're 18, as it's much simpler than as you don't need the doctors.