Gender Change Form – Fillable PDF

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.

Our page offers a Fill out this form button that opens the Formize PDF Filler app. No need to download, print, or use a separate PDF editor – simply fill the form online, save a copy, and print or submit as required.

What Is the Gender Change Form?

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.

How to Fill Out the Gender Change Form Online

1. Click the Fill out this form button above.
2. Wait a few seconds while the Formize PDF Filler loads the document.
3. Enter all required information exactly as it appears on your identification.
4. Upload any supporting statements (e.g., a statutory declaration or counsellor’s letter).
5. Review the completed form, add your electronic signature, and click Save.
6. Download the finished PDF or print it directly for submission.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving fields blank: Every required field must be completed; otherwise the application will be rejected.
• Incorrect spelling of names: Ensure your legal name matches the name on your birth certificate.
• Using the wrong gender options: Choose the gender marker that best reflects your identity as allowed by the form.
• Missing supporting documents: Attach the statutory declaration and any counsellor’s statement before saving.

Where to Submit Your Completed Form

After completing the form, you can submit it in one of the following ways:

• Mail the printed PDF to the Western Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.
• Deliver it in person to any BDM office across WA.
• Upload the digital PDF through the online portal if you have a registered account.

Processing times vary, but most applications are reviewed within 4‑6 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most common questions about the gender change form.