Gender reassignment

The Gender Reassignment Board deal with matters relating to a person's changed gender under the Gender Reassignment Act.

Recognition certificates are issued by the Gender Reassignment Board.

Where do I apply to amend my birth certificate?

Provided you were born in Western Australia, an application can be made to the Perth Registry to amend your birth certificate one month after the Gender Reassignment Board has issued your Recognition Certificate (download on this page).

If you were born in another State that has similar legislation, apply to the relevant Registry Office for your birth certificate.

Payment

Payment may be sent by:

• Credit card (MasterCard or Visa only)
• Cheque
• Money order.

Cheques or money orders should be made payable to: Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

For more information contact:

Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages
Department of the Attorney General
Level 10, Westralia Square
141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000

Business hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (except public holidays).

To avoid the usual busy times consider visiting the Perth Registry between 8.30am - 10am or 2pm - 4pm.

Phone: 1300 305 021
Fax: 9264 1599

Post correspondence to:

Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Department of the Attorney General
PO Box 7720
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850

Last Updated: 30-Aug-2012