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Persons whose gender identity differs from their gender entry can declare a change of gender entry and first name at the registry office.

Persons whose gender identity differs from the gender entry can submit a declaration to the registry office to change their gender entry and first name.

It is possible to state the gender as "male", "female" or "diverse". However, the gender entry can also be deleted altogether and thus left blank in future.

Responsibility

The declaration to change the gender entry can be submitted to any German registry office.

• Registration at the registry office
  The change of gender entry and first names must be registered verbally or in writing at the registry office where the declaration is to be made three months before the declaration is made. The declaration can only be made after this period has expired.

• You are of legal age.
  As soon as you are 18 years old, you can make the declaration yourself.

• For young people over the age of 14:
  Young people over the age of 14 can make the declaration themselves, but they need the consent of their legal representatives. They must also confirm that they have received counseling. Counseling can be provided in particular by persons with professional qualifications in psychology, child and adolescent psychotherapy or child and adolescent psychiatry, or by a public or independent child and youth welfare organization.

• For children under the age of 14:
  For children under the age of 14, the legal representatives must submit the declaration. If the child is already 5 years old, they must give their consent. The legal representatives must also confirm that they have received counselling - again, the same professionals or organizations can carry out the counselling.

• Determining the first names
  The first names you wish to use in the future must also be determined with the declaration. The first names must correspond to the chosen gender entry. If the previous first name corresponds to the new gender entry, this can be determined again.

Please note:

• You can only change your first name if you also change your gender entry. It is not possible to change your first name separately.
• Renewed change of gender entry: A new declaration can only be made after one year has passed since the last declaration of change.
• Necessary documents: The registry office where you wish to make your declaration will be happy to provide you with all the documents you need to submit.

• Declaration of change of gender: probably EUR 30.00
• Determination of first names: EUR 30.00
• Certificate of name and gender entry: EUR 12.00

1. Register the change of gender entry and first names verbally or in writing at a registry office. This has been possible since 01.08.2024.
2. After a period of 3 months, you can then submit the declaration to change your gender entry and first name at this registry office. To do this, make an appointment at the registry office.
3. If necessary, the registry office will change your data in the civil status register and inform the residents' registration office of the changes.

• If you wish to change your gender entry and first name, please notify the registry office three months in advance.
• After you have declared a change of gender, you can make another change after one year at the earliest. In this case, you must also register your wish to change at the registry office again and submit a declaration after a waiting period of three months.