Birth registered in NSW

People whose birth is registered in NSW who have undergone a sex affirmation procedure may apply to have their new sex recorded on their Birth Certificate.

The new Birth Certificate will not disclose that a sex change has taken place.

If you have changed your name since your birth was first registered, an endorsement will appear on the new certificate stating that your birth was 'Previously registered in another name'.

Your birth record will be re-registered in the current year showing the new sex.

Access to your original birth record is restricted by legislation.

Birth not registered in Australia

People whose birth is not registered in Australia and who are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia and who live and have lived for at least one (1) year in NSW, who have undergone a sex affirmation procedure may apply to register a change of sex.

Once a change of sex is registered a Recognised Details Certificate can be issued. The recognised details certificate will record your new sex and current name.

Who Can Apply

To alter the birth register to record a change of sex, you must be:

• aged 18 years or older or be the parents of a child (or a parent if the applicant is a sole parent) or the guardian of a child and,
• whose birth is registered in NSW,
• who has undergone a sex affirmation procedure,
• who is not married.

To register a change of sex, you must be:

• aged 18 years or older or be the parents of a child (or a parent if the applicant is a sole parent) or the guardian of a child and,
• whose birth is not registered in Australia,
• who is an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia,
• who lives and has lived for at least one year in NSW,
• who has undergone a sex affirmation procedure,
• who is not married.

Your application to record a change of sex or to register a change of sex must be accompanied by statutory declarations from two (2) Medical Practitioners who are registered in Australia, confirming that the sex affirmation procedure has occurred.

Cost

Registering a Change of Sex      $113.00

This fee includes the issue of a new Standard Birth Certificate or Recognised Details Certificate. Certificates are distributed through Registered Post and cost shown includes postage and handling.

If you also wish to formally change your name, the usual Registry fees and procedures for a Change of Name will apply.

Using the new Birth Certificate

Your new Birth Certificate can be used in Australia.

In jurisdictions where a change of sex is not legally recognised, you cannot use your new Birth Certificate. In these jurisdictions you must tell the person relying on your certificate that your gender has been changed or use your old Birth Certificate.

Application Form

Recording a change of sex on a Birth Certificate and Registering a Change of Sex requires particular documentation including:

1. Applicant's Statutory Declaration and ,
2. Supporting Statutory Declarations (x 2), completed and signed by two Medical Practitioners verifying that you have undergone a sex affirmation procedure and ,
3. At least three forms of the applicant's identification and ,
4. Payment details form

Print and complete the application form, and mail to the Registry with payment details and certified copies of identification.

You can also deliver to a Registry office in person. No appointment required at Chippendale and Parramatta. By appointment only at Newcastle and Wollongong Registries — phone 1300 655 236.

There are two types of application forms:

1. Change of Sex born in NSW
   
2. Recognised Details Certificate
   to register a change of sex if your birth is registered outside Australia

Note - you are unable to submit your application online.

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