Updating Birth Certificate

To update your gender marker on your birth certificate, complete the Application for Change of Gender Designation (Minor) and submit it, by mail, to Vital Statistics BC. The following must be included with your application:

1. the original copy of the Physician’s or Psychologist’s Confirmation of Change of Gender Designation; and
2. proof of parentage and/or legal guardianship (e.g. a birth certificate listing the parents and any order of guardianship);
3. any previously issued birth certificates in your possession;
4. the required fees.

Please note that if you are updating your gender marker at this time, be sure not to order a new birth certificate until you have received your Change of Name Certificate to ensure that the birth certificate you reflects the correct name and gender marker.

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Move on to the steps for changing Federal documents, if desired.  Remember, name and gender markers can be changed at the same time. You should consider this approach if you want to streamline the process and minimize potential fees. 

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Note on required fees:

Individuals who earn less than $20,000 per year are eligible to waive the application fee for a Change of Name certificate from Vital Statistics. If you qualify for the fee waiver, include a copy of your previous year’s tax return along with a letter requesting that change of name fee be waived in your application package.

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