GMC registration document checklist
The GMC's registration application expects PLAB certificates, the verified EPIC report, identity documents, a passport photo, a certificate of good standing from every regulator you've been registered with, and a full activity history covering the last five years.
Who this applies to
- Doctors preparing to submit a GMC registration application.
Key requirements
| Exam evidence | PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 certificates |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Verified EPIC report |
| Regulator evidence | Certificate of good standing (per regulator) |
| History | Activity history covering last five years |
| Identity | Passport + passport-style photo |
Steps
1. Assemble everything before you start the online form
Uploading mid-application is where most people stall.
2. Cross-check against the GMC checklist
The GMC publishes the exact list per registration branch — match yours to that.
3. Book the identity check early
Slots for the Manchester ID check can be limited.
Common failure points
- Missing a certificate of good standing from a regulator you registered with briefly.
- Activity history with unexplained gaps.
Official sources
Every fact above should be confirmed against the controlling source before you act on it.