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Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021

Registration of information - Births - Registration of nominated sex

23: Eligibility to apply for registration of nominated sex

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"Who can apply to change their recorded sex"

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You can apply to change your recorded sex if your birth is registered and you are 16 or older. You need to meet these conditions to make the change. Your birth must be registered under the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021. If you are under 16, your guardian can apply for you, but only if your birth is registered and you agree to the change. Your guardian must have your consent to make the application. The application is made to the Registrar-General.

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Part 2Registration of information
Births: Registration of nominated sex

23Eligibility to apply for registration of nominated sex

  1. A person may apply to the Registrar-General for registration of the person’s nominated sex only if—

  2. the person’s birth is registered under this Act; and
    1. the person is 16 years old or older.

      1. The guardian of a child may apply to the Registrar-General for registration of the child’s nominated sex only if—

      2. the child’s birth is registered under this Act; and
        1. the guardian has the child’s consent.