How to change your registered name

Full registrants

To notify us of a name change, please use the change of name form and attach a copy of a document providing proof of name change.

Please email this to gtcs@gtcs.org.uk with the email subject “Change of Name”, and scan or photograph this certificate, ensuring it is saved in PDF format with the title “Your Last Name as previously on the register – Your GTC Scotland Registration Number”.

We will issue a confirmation email once we have been able to process this.

Provisional registrants with access to the new MyGTCS platform

If you hold provisional registration (including additional registration) and have access to the new MyGTCS platform, you can use the 'Change of name' form in MyGTCS.

1. Once logged in, go to the 'Personal details' tab and from the drop-down select 'Forms'.

2. Select to 'Request change of name'. This will open the change of name request form.

3. Submit your change of name, ensuring you attach a proof of name change document.

We will be in touch to confirm your registered name has changed once we have processed this.

Proof of name change documents

We accept the following documents as proof of name change:  

• a marriage certificate
• civil partnership certificate  
• divorce certificate  
• or change of name deed