The 82-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
The charges relate to one victim and allegedly happened between 1978 and 1981 at a residential address in Kensington, London.
Metropolitan Police said the case was reported to the force on 9 January 2025. It began investigating and Glitter was first interviewed on 22 July.
The former singer – one of the biggest stars of the 1970s in the UK – will make an initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month.
Bethan David, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said there was sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it was in the public interest.
“We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegations,” she said.
She added: “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that proceedings are now active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.”
Police said the victim is being supported by specialist officers.
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