Change sex on a birth registration

Eligibility

• You were born in Yukon.
• If you are a Yukoner under the age of 16, your application must be completed by a parent, guardian or a person authorized by the Supreme Court on your behalf.

Apply to change sex on a birth registration

Most people applying to change sex on a birth registration also apply for a new birth certificate. You can apply for both at the same time when you complete your application.

1. Complete the change of sex registration form for applicants 16 years of age and over or applicants under 16 years of age.
2. Submit your completed application. There is a $10 fee for the change. If you are applying for a new birth certificate at the same time, include the $10 fee for a new certificate.
   In person: 204 Lambert Street, 4th Floor, Financial Plaza in Whitehorse or at any Territorial Agent. We are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We accept cash, cheque, money order, VISA, Mastercard and American Express.
   Phone: 867-667-5207. We accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express.
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Vital Statistics (H-2)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon
   Y1A 2C6.
   We accept cheque, money order, VISA, Mastercard and American Express.
3. Our staff will process your application within 4 weeks.
   If you've applied for a birth certificate, you will get your new certificate in the mail. This confirms your application to change sex has gone through.
   If you haven't applied for a birth certificate at the same time, you can email vital.statistics@gov.yk.ca to confirm the change has been made and then apply for a new birth certificate.