Eligibility
To be eligible for changing your sex designation on your NWT birth certificate, your birth must be registered in the NWT.
How to apply for a Change in Sex Designation
19 Years of Age or Older
- Complete the Change of Sex Designation 19 Years of Age or Older form.
- Return all previously issued birth certificates.
- Complete an Application for Certificate of Birth/ Marriage / Death.
- Include payment for the change to your birth registration ($33) and a new NWT birth certificate ($22).
Under 19 years of age
- Your parent or legal guardian must complete the Change of Sex Designation Under 19 Years of Age form.
- Return all previously issued birth certificates.
- Complete an Application for Certificate of Birth/ Marriage / Death.
- Include payment for the change to your birth registration ($33) and a new NWT birth certificate ($22).
Between 16 and 18 years of age and living independently from parents
- Complete the Change of Sex Designation 16- 18 years of age, Independent Minor form.
- Return all previously issued birth certificates.
- Complete an Application for Certificate of Birth/Marriage/Death.
- Include payment for the change of your birth registration ($33) and a new NWT birth certificate ($22).
Prerequisites
- Birth must have occurred in the Northwest Territories.
Forms
- Change of Sex Designation 19 Years of Age or Older
- Change of Sex Designation Under 19 Years of Age
- Change of Sex Designation 16- 18 years of age, Independent Minor
Forms are available online or you can request a copy from the Registrar General of Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office.
Fees
|
Change in Sex Designation Amendment |
$33.00 |
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Application for Certificate of Birth/ Marriage / Death |
$22.00 |
Contact this Service
Phone: 1-800-661-0830 (toll free)
Email: hsa@gov.nt.ca
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Sending the Completed Form…
Registrar General of Vital Statistics
Health Services Administration Office
Bag #9
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Related Services / Information
- Changing a Name (Adult)
- Order a Birth Certificate
- Applying for Health Care
- Updating Health Care Plan Information – Status and Life Changes
If you also wish to change your gender marker in other identity documents, you will need to contact those agencies yourself:
- Driver’s License or General Identity Card (GNWT Department of Infrastructure)
- Passport (Government of Canada)
- Social Insurance Number (Government of Canada)
Please be aware that these agencies may not accept gender X or a single name. The Department of Health and Social Services does not have authority over other organizations as each will have their own requirements to access programs and services they offer.