Apply to register recognised details (Change of sex certificate for people born overseas)

Introduction

If you were born overseas but now live in NSW, and you've undergone a sex affirmation procedure, you can apply for a recognised details certificate which will record your new sex and current name. You can do this in person at a service centre, or by mail.

Eligibility

To register a change of sex, you need to be aged 18 years or older, or the parent/s of a child or the guardian of a child:

• whose birth is not registered in Australia
• who is an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• who lives in NSW, and has lived in NSW for at least 1 year
• who has undergone a sex affirmation procedure.

What you need

• Form 20: Recognised Details Certificate Application – PDF form
• your current personal and contact details
• your personal details as registered at birth
• the application completed by yourself and witnessed by an authorised witness
• 2 statutory declarations completed by two medical practitioners and witnessed by an authorised witness
• 4 certified forms of your identification, including Photo ID
• your payment.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Download, print and complete Form 20: Recognised Details Certificate Application – PDF.
3. Make sure you have all the required documentation.
4. Lodge your information using the details on the form.

More information

• Certificates are sent by the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages via registered post. They cannot be collected at a service centre.
• Turnaround times commence when applications are received in full compliance with Registry requirements, and exclude delivery time.
• If you change your mind, or decide the certificate is no longer required, your application fee will not be refunded.

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