Welcome to the Gender Reassignment Board
The Gender Reassignment Board (the Board) was established under the Gender Reassignment Act 2000 (WA). The Board’s main function is to deal with applications from people who have undergone a gender reassignment procedure to be legally recognised as belonging to their new gender. If the person is successful in their application, the Board will issue a recognition certificate.
The Board is made up of the President and up to five members. The Board includes at least one medical practitioner, a person who has undergone a reassignment procedure, and a person with experience in equal opportunity matters.
Amendments to the Gender Reassignment Board Procedure
The Western Australia Government is implementing a new procedure to amend the gender/sex recorded on your birth certificate.
When does the new procedure commence?
A commencement date has not yet been set for the new procedure. It is estimated the new procedure will be in place from approximately March or April 2025.
Who are applications made to under the new procedure?
The Registry of Births, Death & Marriages will process applications under the new procedure. Once the new procedure is in place, the Gender Reassignment Board will cease to operate.
Can I still make applications to the Gender Reassignment Board?
Yes, the Gender Reassignment Board will continue to accept applications and issue Gender Recognition Certificates whilst the new procedure is being set up.
Has the application criteria changed?
No, the criteria for applications to the Gender Reassignment Board remain unchanged. Applicants are still required to provide proof they have undergone a gender reassignment procedure and have received proper counselling, amongst other documents.
The new procedure, which is still currently being set up, will have new criteria. This new criteria will include a requirement that applicants provide a letter from a medical practitioner or psychologist confirming the applicant has undergone appropriate clinical treatment. This criteria does not apply to applications made to the Gender Reassignment Board.