I’d have the same problem, getting a driver’s license in my legal name is dependant on the permission slip from the gender clinic, which expired years ago. In theory I could get a new slip, but since the gender clinic discharged me because I don’t count as a real person due to having a disability, then they’re loathed to deal with me, and I usually just get shunted about to nowhere by my GP.
Of course, in theory my GP is supposed to be able to provide that permission slip, it doesn’t have to come from a gender clinic Dr, but my GP throws up their hands at any suggestion of them actually thinking for themselves.
You can change your name by deed poll before your birth certificate is changed, it’s relatively straight forward, free and it would allow you to get a driving license and passport in your name. Get at least 2 copies or ideally 3 copies and sign them all. This website is great: https://freedeedpoll.org.uk/
You could maybe get a provisional driving licence? Not ideal, but I don’t think you need to actually drive to get one iirc (has been a while).
I’d have the same problem, getting a driver’s license in my legal name is dependant on the permission slip from the gender clinic, which expired years ago. In theory I could get a new slip, but since the gender clinic discharged me because I don’t count as a real person due to having a disability, then they’re loathed to deal with me, and I usually just get shunted about to nowhere by my GP.
Of course, in theory my GP is supposed to be able to provide that permission slip, it doesn’t have to come from a gender clinic Dr, but my GP throws up their hands at any suggestion of them actually thinking for themselves.
You can change your name by deed poll before your birth certificate is changed, it’s relatively straight forward, free and it would allow you to get a driving license and passport in your name. Get at least 2 copies or ideally 3 copies and sign them all. This website is great: https://freedeedpoll.org.uk/