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How to register with a GP in England
Registering with a GP is free. Here is a practical route to finding a surgery and submitting your details.
Reviewed 03/11/2026 · Applies to: England
Who this helps
Adults in England looking for a GP surgery.
What to do
- Use the NHS guide below to find a nearby surgery accepting registrations.
- Complete its online registration form, or ask the surgery for a paper form.
- Provide your basic details. You do not need ID, proof of address, immigration-status evidence or an NHS number to register yourself.
- Wait for confirmation; NHS guidance says this usually takes five days but can take longer.
Before you act
- A surgery may refuse registration if it is not accepting patients or you live outside its area.
- Out-of-area registration can affect home visits and other services; ask the surgery first.
- This guide covers adult registration in England. Registering a child can involve additional checks.
- Illustrative photograph by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels; not a specific NHS surgery or endorsement.
Take the next step
Continue to the provider’s website to check the latest details and use the service.
NHS GP registration guidance and find-a-GP service ↗Destination: www.nhs.uk
Sources
MyAgumba explains the sources above. Eligibility and availability depend on your circumstances and the provider’s current rules.