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Form 37U - Certificate of Medical Practitioner (Section 12(4) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015) - Application for Revocation of a Gender Recognition Certificate
This Form 37U is used for applying to revoke a Gender Recognition Certificate issued under Section 12(4) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015. You use it when you need to formally ask the Courts Service of Ireland to cancel an existing certificate.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37U - Certificate of Medical Practitioner (Section 12(4) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015) - Application for Revocation of a Gender Recognition Certificate
This Form 37U is used for applying to revoke a Gender Recognition Certificate issued under Section 12(4) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015. You use it when you need to formally ask the Courts Service of Ireland to cancel an existing certificate.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific section (Section 12(4)) on the application itself.
- 2Omitting the existing Certificate Number
- 3Failing to state the grounds for revocation under Section 12(4)
- 4Using outdated personal details
- 5Not signing or dating the form correctly
Plain English
If you have a Gender Recognition Certificate but no longer wish to have it active, this is the form you fill out. It tells the courts that you want your official gender recognition status changed back or removed. Think of it as officially cancelling your current certificate.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no set deadline mentioned for filing, but it should be submitted as soon as you decide revocation is necessary.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You must use this form if you already hold a Gender Recognition Certificate.
- Use it when you wish for the Courts Service of Ireland to formally cancel that existing certificate.
- This is specifically for revocation, not for applying for a new one or changing details on an active certificate.
- It relates to the requirements set out in Section 12(4) of the Act.
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for a *new* GR Certificate
Use this if you have never been granted one before.
✓ Check section headings.
Changing details on an existing certificate (e.g., name change)
If the form specifies other sections, check those first.
✓ Confirm which specific amendment is needed.
Applying for a GR Certificate under Section 12(2)
This applies to different criteria than 12(4).
✓ Verify the section number on your existing certificate.
If you are unsure, check the Courts Service of Ireland website first.
Use this if revocation is the clear goal.
✓ Read the form's title carefully.
Deadline or filing window
There is no set deadline mentioned for filing, but it should be submitted as soon as you decide revocation is necessary.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out every required field completely. Do not leave blanks if a specific answer isn't applicable.
- 2Ensure your signature matches the name listed on your existing GR Certificate.
- 3Attach copies of your current Gender Recognition Certificate.
- 4Include supporting documentation proving why revocation is necessary (if requested by instructions).
- 5Check that you have correctly identified yourself in all designated boxes/sections.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 37U thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather your supporting evidence and copies of your existing certificate.
- 3Sign the form where indicated, providing a date.
- 4Submit the completed package to the Courts Service of Ireland (check their website for exact address/portal).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully executed Form 37U for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee the revocation will be approved; it is only an application.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific online portals required instead of postal submission.
- 3The exact fee payable for filing this form is not confirmed in official source, but should be stated on the form itself or Courts website.
- 4If you are applying through a solicitor, they may require supplementary forms.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This Form 37U is the specific application used to ask for the cancellation of a Gender Recognition Certificate. It relates directly to Section 12(4) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the top corner.
- Verify that 'Form 37U' is clearly labelled.
- Confirm the specific reference to 'Section 12(4) of the Gender Recognition Act 2015' is present.
- Ensure there are no major revisions noted in the margin or header text.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 37U
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Gender Recognition Act 2015
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 12(4) Application for Revocation
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact required submission method (postal vs. online portal)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current filing fee amount
Common confusion points
Confusing revocation (cancelling) with amendment (changing details).
Forgetting to provide the existing GR Certificate as proof.
Not knowing which specific section of the Act your certificate falls under (though this form specifies 12(4)).
Assuming submission online is sufficient without checking if a hard copy is also required.
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