LGBT+: How can I change my birth certificate if I am a trans person?

In Mexico City, the transgender population has the right to have their identity recognized and for this you can change name and gender on your certificate of birth.

This change It must be done before the Civil Registry and can be done for free. Undoubtedly, this is a fundamental procedure for the rights of trans people, since it is a requirement to also be able to modify the name and gender in your official identification and other documents, as well as not to hinder their access to other rights, such as health, education or employment, among others.

The procedure can be carried out in any court of the CDMX Civil Registry from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

You can also go to the central offices of the Civil Registrylocated at Arcos de Belén number 19. However, for this it is necessary to make an appointment via email jc.dgrc.cdmx@gmail.com.

Requirements

In the event that the person interested in making the change to their birth certificate be of legal age, of Mexican nationality and with residence in CDMXsimply must be presented at the Civil Registry with the following documents:

ID current official

Certified copy of the original birth certificate

Proof of address no more than three months

Additionally, the Civil Registry will give the interested person an application form of the procedure that must be filled out at the moment.

step by step process

If you meet all the requirements and you have your documents in original and copy, go to the court of your choice or to the Central Office of the Civil Registry.

You must submit your documents and express the conviction to change the gender in your birth certificate.

Then, you will have to provide the name and gender What do you want to enter on your new birth certificate?

Finally, you must wait a period of three to five business days to return for your new birth certificate, already corrected with the data that you have decided to settle.

It is worth mentioning that the Civil Registry will inform the Ministry of Education of the change Public, the National Population Registry and other institutions to record the change of name and there is no problem with other documents, such as your CURP or your academic certificates.

How to change the birth certificate of a minor trans person?

On the other hand, in case a minor trans person wants to change their certificate of birth, you can also do it only if it is older than 12 years.

According to the CDMX Government Headquarters, The only requirement is that he or the teenager goes to the procedure with the written authorization of his father, mother or a designated guardian. In addition, father, mother or guardian who gives their authorization must accompany the adolescent during the process.

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