Rules for choosing a sex descriptor
Part of the Record of sex changes topic
Understand the rules you must follow when you choose a sex descriptor on a change a record of sex application.
In short
If you want to legally change a record of sex, you must follow certain rules when you choose a sex descriptor.
Use these rules when you:
You must
To legally change a record of sex you must choose a sex descriptor that:
- has no more than 30 characters (including spaces)
- can be written and spoken out loud
- has been established in the community, for example male, female, agender, genderqueer.
You cannot
To legally change a record of sex you cannot:
- choose a prohibited sex descriptor. This includes sex descriptors that:
- are obscene, offensive or absurd
- are too long
- include symbols
- are not known in the community through common use
- are against public interest.