Changing the gender marker on your legal documents is an important step for many transgender and gender‑diverse people. The Gender Change Form provided by the Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages lets adults update their recorded sex or gender quickly and securely.
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This official PDF is used to apply for a change of registration of sex or gender for adults born in Western Australia. It collects the applicant’s personal details, current and desired gender markers, and supporting statements required by the Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1998.
After completing the form, you can submit it in one of the following ways:
Processing times vary, but most applications are reviewed within 4‑6 weeks.
Below are some of the most common questions about the gender change form.
The form is intended for adults (18 years or older) who were born in Western Australia and wish to update the recorded sex or gender on their birth certificate.
No. The form is designed for self‑completion. However, you may seek advice from a legal aid service or a transgender support organisation if you have questions.
A statutory declaration stating your gender identity and, if requested, a supporting statement from a qualified counsellor or doctor.
Yes. You may submit a new application at any time, but each submission must include a fresh statutory declaration and supporting evidence.
Processing typically takes 4–6 weeks after the registry receives your complete application.
A standard processing fee applies. Check the latest fee schedule on the Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages website.
Yes. If you have a registered online account with the WA Registry, you can upload the completed PDF directly through their portal.
Contact the Registry as soon as possible. Minor errors can often be corrected without a new application; major errors may require a fresh form.
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