I am permanently living in my acquired gender and have official documents showing my new name and gender. Can I get a new birth certificate?
Not yet. If your birth has been registered in the UK a new birth certificate will be available once the Gender Recognition Bill becomes law. Once you are living permanently in your acquired gender, you may obtain some official documents (including passports, National Insurance cards and driving licences) in your new name and gender. The organisations that issue these documents have their own guidelines about when new documents are issued, so as to ensure that they are properly able to serve the purpose for which they are provided. Gender Recognition legislation will not affect this.
Related Questions
- I am permanently living in my acquired gender and have official documents showing my new name and gender. Can I get a new birth certificate?
- How long does it take to get a social security card for my child once the official birth certificate has been filed?
- How much does an official Birth Certificate cost?
