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Change the gender marker on your birth certificate
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) - Office of Vital Records
Information Status
Individuals can apply to DOHMH to change the gender marker on their New York City birth certificate to "Female", "Male", or "X".
Schedule
Documentation Needed to Enroll
Birth Correction Application, copy of current signed photo ID, and signed and notarized statement requesting a change on your birth certificate to a gender marker that conforms with your gender identity.
ADA accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
Programs operated or funded by DOHMH are required to make reasonable accommodations to enable people with disabilities to access programs and services. See details here: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/about-doh/ada-notice-of-rights.page
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
Cost Details
$40 processing fee plus $15 fee for new certificate.
Cost or fees
Yes
Available Languages
Arabic,
Bengali,
Bulgarian,
Cantonese,
Creole,
French,
Haitian Creole,
Italian,
Korean,
Mandarin,
Polish,
Spanish,
Urdu,
Yiddish
Boroughs Served
Bronx,
Brooklyn,
Manhattan,
Queens,
Staten Island
Appointment required
Yes
Eligibility Requirements
Adults (18+)
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