Changing your Gender Marker

Birth Certificates in NSW

Following the passing of the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Act 2024, from approximately July 2025 new rules will be in place for changing your sex marker on your NSW Birth Certificate or getting a Recognition Certificate. For information on the current rules up until July 2025, seek legal advice from the Inner City Legal Centre, or another legal service.

In NSW no medical evidence is required for adults to change their sex marker with the NSW Registry.

You can change your sex marker with the NSW Births Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 18 years or older
• Your birth was registered in NSW (e.g. have a NSW Birth Certificate)
• You were born overseas, are a citizen or permanent resident, and have lived in NSW for the last 12 months (in this case, you will receive a ‘Recognition Certificate’)
• If you are a ‘restricted person’, you must complete extra steps before applying.

A restricted person includes someone who is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Corrective Services, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, or the NSW Police Commissioner. In this case you must get permission before you apply. We strongly suggest seeking legal advice first.

We recommend applying online. Alternatively, you can apply by post, or in person at Service NSW.

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee
• A signed Statutory Declaration that confirms your gender identity
• A signed statement from an adult who has known for at least 12 months who confirms and supports your application
• Choose if your updated sex marker will be female, non-binary, male or unspecified,
• Return your existing NSW Birth Certificates
• If you are born overseas, evidence of your permanent residency or Australian citizenship and that you have been living in NSW,
• provide three different types of proof of identity.

If you are under 18 years old, your parents or guardians will have to apply on your behalf. Generally, every parent/guardian has to agree to your change of sex marker, your supportive parent/guardian must get a court order. You will also have to provide a supporting statement from a qualified counsellor.

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Registry website.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

Driver’s Licenses in NSW

The following section relies on Departmental procedure and policy – which can be subject to change at any time. If you feel that the process to change your gender marker on your driver’s license has been affected by discrimination, please seek legal advice.

Australian driver’s licenses and permits do not display gender markers. However, the state or territory authority that issued your license will keep a record of your gender marker on file.

You can change both your name and gender marker on your driver’s license and permit. Each state and territory has slightly different rules or processes.

Transport for NSW is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses, NSW Photo Card or Mobility Parking Scheme permits in NSW. Even though your gender marker is not on the license, you can change your gender marker and honorific (Mx, Miss, Dr, Mr, etc.) with their offices.

You must attend in person and provide either a medical letter or a form or official ID (such as passport) or Certificate (issued from a Births Deaths and Marriages Registry) with your updated gender marker on it.

You can change your gender marker by changing the ‘sex’ field to:

• F
• M
• X (may be limited to intersex/indeterminate individuals)

Gender markers at Transport for NSW are able to be either M, F, or X. To change the gender on file to X, your supporting documentation must reflect that your gender marker is to be listed as intersex.

To apply, you will need to fill in the specified Form 1021. It does not provide an ‘X’ option when filling it out as the form has not been updated, so leave it blank and wait until you speak to the Service NSW team member to update it.

You will need to provide proof of identity (so they know you are who you say you are), by providing a NSW Driver’s License or Photo ID Card that is current or has expired within the last 2 years OR two forms of other ID – see ‘List One’ and ‘List Two’ on Service NSW website.

The evidence you can use to support your updated sex marker includes:

• Medical certificate from a doctor indicating that you have or have had received clinical treatment related to your gender. Providing documentation that you have undergone ‘gender re-assignment’ surgery is no longer required.
• A Certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages Registry in Australia that indicates your updated sex marker,
• A ‘List One’ Identity Document showing your updated sex marker
  • this includes a driver’s license, birth certificate, passport, citizenship certificate, ImmiCard, etc.

You will need to attend a Service NSW Centre in person – make sure to bring your ID (not photocopies) and the filled in form, and a way to pay.

At the Service NSW Centres, you can ask to speak to a staff member who is identified as LGBQTIA+ friendly/competent.

It is free to change your sex marker.

If you are a trans or non-binary person living in NSW, you can contact the ICLC on (02) 9332 1966 for assistance with updating your gender marker.

Birth Certificates in Victoria

In Victoria no medical evidence is required for adults to change their sex marker with the Victorian Registry. The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 20191, came into effect on May 1st 2020, which allows trans people to self-nominate a sex descriptor on their birth certificate without having undergone any form of medical or surgical affirmation.

The Victorian Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry will issue you with a Letter of Verification alongside your new Certificate. To update your details, you may need to provide this alongside your Certificate at certain agencies and organisations.

You can apply for your change of name at the same time.

You can update your sex marker with the Victorian Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 18 years or older
• Your birth was registered in Victoria (i.e. have a Victorian Birth Certificate)
• You were born overseas and have lived in Victoria for the last 12 months.
  • In this case, you will receive a ‘Recognised Details Certificate’.
  • You do not need to be a permanent resident or citizen.
• Have not changed their legally recognized gender marker within the last 12 months.
• If you are a ‘offender’, you must complete extra steps before applying.

An offender is a person who may have been convicted of a criminal offence, or is under the supervision of Police or Corrective services, etc. It is an offence to apply to change your gender marker as an offender without prior permission from your supervising authority. We strongly suggest seeking legal advice first.

We recommend applying online. Alternatively, you can apply by post, or you can access a hardcopy of the form at a Justice Service centre.

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• A signed Statutory Declaration that confirms your gender identity
• A signed statement from an adult who has known for at least 12 months who confirms and supports your application
• Choose a ‘sex descriptor’ (you can make up your own, as long as it is not blank, obscene or offensive, impractical (e.g. too long) or improper,
• If you were born in Victoria, you must return your old Birth Certificates,
• If you were not born in Victoria, your Birth Certificate and evidence that you have been living in Victoria,
• You fill in the form correctly and pay the fee
• Verify your identity online, or through certified copies of three forms of ID.

If you are under the age of 18 years old, your parents or guardians will have to apply on your behalf. Generally, every parent/guardian has to agree to your change of sex marker, or your supportive parent will have to get a Court order.

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Registry website.

If you were born in a different country, state or territory, Victoria offers a recognised details certificate you can use in place of an updated birth certificate for those who have lived in Victoria for at least 12 months.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

If you are a parent, you can then change the parental descriptor on your child’s birth certificate

Driver’s Licenses in Victoria

VicRoads is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in Victoria. VicRoad’s records a gender marker and honorific for those who hold a licence / learners permit. However, your gender marker is not listed on the licence. Even though your gender marker is not on the license, you can change your gender marker and honorific (Mx, Miss, Dr, Mr, etc.) with their offices.

To update your gender, you will need to:

• visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre
• present an updated birth certificate that reflects your gender or;
• if you have changed both your name and gender you will need to bring an original letter of verification issued by (BDM). If BDM did not provide you with a letter of verification you can request a letter of verification by email to Births, Deaths & Marriages.
• To update your title that is used for correspondence (e.g. Miss, Mr), no documentation is required.

Birth Certificates in WA

From around April 2025 people in WA will no longer have to undergo medical or surgical reassignment or seek approval from the Western Australia Gender Reassignment Board. We expect the new rules to commence in 2025 – please seek further legal advice and updates on this legislation.

The new application to change your sex marker can be made directly to the WA Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. The new rules will only require that a statement from a doctor or psychologist stating that you have “received appropriate clinical treatment” for your gender/sex.

Appropriate clinical treatment is between yourself and your medical professional. This means that no clinical treatment can also be considered appropriate in some cases.

Typically, it’s best to see a doctor or psychologist who is familiar with your situation and has provided previous care. If you need a new doctor or psychologist, it’s a good idea to go to an LGBTQ+ clinic. They’ll know how to care for trans and gender diverse people.

You can update your sex marker with the Western Australia Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 18 years or older
• Your birth was registered in Western Australia (i.e. have a WA Birth Certificate)
• You were born overseas and have lived in Western Australia for the last 12 months.
  • In this case, you will receive a ‘Acknowledgement Document’.
  • You do not need to be a permanent resident or citizen.
• Have not changed your legally recognized gender marker within the last 12 months, or more than 3 times as an adult.
• If you are a ‘restricted person’, you must complete extra steps before applying.

A restricted person includes someone who is incarcerated or convicted of certain offences, etc. As it is an offence to apply as a restricted person without prior permission from your supervising authority, we strongly suggest seeking legal advice first.

The application form is available through The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages website.

You will need to lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee,
• A statement provided by a medical practitioner or a psychologist confirming that you have received appropriate clinical treatment regarding your sex/gender,
• Choose your sex marker from either male, female, non-binary or indeterminate/intersex/unspecified,
• If you were born in Western Australia, you must return your old Birth Certificates,
• If you were born overseas, evidence that you have been living in Western Australia,
• Provide requested copies of ID.

For people between 12 to 18 years old, your parents or guardians can apply on your behalf. Generally, every parent/guardian must agree to your change of sex marker, or your supportive parent will have to get a Court order.

If you are between 12 to 18 years old, and your parents will not help you apply to change your sex or gender marker, you may be able to apply yourself to the Family Court for approval.

If you are under 12 years old, your parent or guardian will have to get a Family Court order to change your sex marker.

The cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility will be available in 2025 on the Registry website.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

Driver’s Licenses in WA

The Department of Transport is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in Western Australia. Even though your gender marker is not on the license, you can change your gender marker and honorific (Mx, Miss, Dr, Mr, etc.) with their offices.

You can change your gender marker to:

• Female
• X/you do not identify as male or female
• Male

To apply, you will need to fill in the change of personal details (Form C4).

You will need to provide:

• one form of primary ID (e.g Immicard, WA photocard or licence, passport, original copy of a birth certificate),
• one form of secondary proof of identity (e.g Medicare card, bank card, utility bill)
• any 1 of the following:
  • a letter from a Registered Medical Practitioner or Registered Psychologist, certifying that you have been their patient (we recommend using a B14)
  • a current Australian Government travel document, e.g a Passport, which states your gender
  • an amended State or Territory Births Deaths and Marriages birth certificate, which states your gender
  • a State or Territory Gender Recognition Certificate, or recognised details certificate showing that a State or Territory Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages has accepted your change in sex.

You will need to attend your nearest Driver and Vehicle Services centre, DoT regional office or agent in person to apply, make sure to bring the required documents and completed form.

There is no fee to update your name, address or gender.

Birth Certificates in the NT

In 2018, the Northern Territory Government introduced legislation that removed the requirement that a person undergo ‘sex re-assignment’ surgery to update the sex or gender marker on their birth certificate.

In the Northern Territory to change your sex marker with the Northern Territory Births Deaths and Marriages Registry, you must provide a supporting statement from a doctor or psychologist confirming that you are an intersex person or have received appropriate clinical treatment related to your sex or gender.

The updated birth certificate does not reference that a change has occurred, unless it is requested. You may change your name on your birth certificate as part of the sex or gender marker process, which requires you complete the change of name of application form.

You can apply by mail or in person at a Births, Deaths and Marriages office.

You can update your sex marker with the Northern Territory Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 18 years or older
• Your birth was registered in Northern Territory (i.e. have an NT Birth Certificate)
• You have not changed your sex marker in the last 12 months or more than 3 times in your life since August 2022 (exceptions apply).

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee,
• The form requires that a medical practitioner or a psychologist confirms that you are intersex or are receiving clinical treatment regarding your sex/gender,
• Choose your sex marker from either male, female, non-binary or unspecified,
• If you were born in Northern Territory, you must return your old Birth Certificates.
  • You can request to have the old certificate returned to you, however it will be cancelled and stamped. In the NT it is an offence to use an old birth certificate that displays your previous sex or gender marker,
• Provide requested copies of ID.

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Births, Deaths and Marriages website.

If you are under the age of 18 years old, your parents or guardians will have to apply on your behalf. Generally, every parent/guardian has to agree to your change of sex marker, or your supportive parent will have to get a Court order.

Your doctor or psychologists support letter will need to confirm that you have received “appropriate clinical care” in relation to your gender. This can include counselling, hormone therapy, or affirming surgeries.

Typically, it’s best to see a doctor or psychologist who is familiar with your situation and has provided previous care. If you need a new doctor or psychologist, it’s a good idea to go to an LGBTQ+ clinic. They’ll know how to care for trans and gender diverse people.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

Driver’s Licenses in the NT

The Motor Vehicle Registry is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in the Northern Territory. Even though your gender marker is not on the license, you can change your gender marker and honorific (Mx, Miss, Dr, Mr, etc.) with their offices.

• M (male)
• F (female)or;
• U (unspecified)

When you applied for your first licence, you had to fill in your gender. The Motor Vehicle Registry checked that it matched what was on your birth certificate at the time.

To update your gender marker in the MVR system, you first need to change it on your Birth Certificate. After that, visit the MVR office and talk to someone at the counter to update your information. Remember to bring your Birth Certificate and your Change of Name certificate with you.

Birth Certificates in South Australia

In 2016 the South Australia became one of the first states in Australia to pass legislation that allowed people to update their sex or gender identity on their birth certificate without the requirement for ‘sex re-assignment’ surgery.

In South Australia, you can update your sex marker with the South Australian Births Deaths and Marriages Registry. You will need to provide medical evidence in this application. The Registry can either amend your Birth Certificate or issue you an Identity Acknowledgement Certificate. You can update your legal name at the same time.

You can update your sex marker with the South Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 18 years or older
• Your birth was registered in South Australia
• You were born overseas and have lived in South Australia for the last 12 months.
  • In this case, you will receive an ‘Acknowledgment Certificate’.
  • You do not need to be a permanent resident or citizen.
• Have not applied to change your gender marker in 12 months, or more than three times in your life,
• If you are a ‘restricted person’ and you wish to change your name as part of the process, you must complete extra steps before applying. (See the Change of Name section for more information).

You must lodge your application to the Births, Deaths and Marriages registry by post.

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee,
• A medical practitioner or a psychologist will need to fill in part of the form, confirming that you have undertaken sufficient clinical treatment in relation to your gender/sex.
  • You can provide evidence of hormone treatment or gender affirming surgeries or that you have done counselling.
  • If you wish to provide evidence of counselling only, you will need to show that you have had at least three separate counselling sessions, involving at least 135 minutes of counselling total, and taking place over a period of at least six months.
• Elect your sex marker from either male, female, non-binary or indeterminate/intersex/unspecified,
• If you born overseas, evidence of living in South Australia,
• Provide requested copies of proof of identity

It is an offence to use an old birth certificate to deceive, this could mean using an old birth certificate to represent to another person or body your gender or sex.

If you are under 18 you must get permission from the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. You can apply by yourself or with the help of a parent or guardian.

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Births, Deaths and Marriages website.

Typically, it’s best to see a doctor or psychologist who is familiar with your situation and has provided previous care. If you need a new doctor or psychologist, it’s a good idea to go to an LGBTQ+ clinic. They’ll know how to care for trans and gender diverse people.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

Driver’s Licenses in South Australia

Service SA is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in South Australia. You may register your gender with Service SA. South Australian drivers licenses do not display gender markers or honorifics.

To register or update your gender with Service SA, you can visit a Service SA centre with one of the following documents:

• A statement from a registered medical practitioner or a registered psychologist
• An updated passport, which shows your new gender marker (this must be current, e.g. not expired)
• An amended state or territory birth certificate, which shows your new gender marker.
• A Recognised Details Certificate issued by Birth, Deaths and Marriages, or another equivalent state or territory gender recognition certificate from outside of SA.

You will have the option to change your gender marker to one of the following:

• ‘M’ – Male
• ‘F’ – Female
• ‘X’ – Indeterminate

There is no fee to update your gender marker details.

Birth Certificates in Tasmania

In 2019 Tasmania became the first state in Australia to make a gender marker on a birth certificate optional.

In Tasmania, as an adult you do not need to provide medical evidence to support your application to change your sex marker with the Tasmania Births Deaths and Marriages Registry.

You can choose whether you want your gender included on your new birth certificate and if you want your gender history included on the new certificate.

Changing your name in Tasmania is a separate process to changing your gender marker.

You can change your gender marker on your Birth Certificate with the Tasmanian Births Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee,
• You are aged 16 years or older,
• Your birth was registered in Tasmania,
• Have not changed your gender marker in the last 12 months,

You can make the application by post or email. If you want to submit your application in person at the Hobart registry, call ahead to make an appointment – 1300 135 513.

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee,
• A signed gender declaration (included in the form),
• If you are between 16 and 18 years old, you may be asked to provide evidence that you have undertaken counselling regarding the application.
• Choose from male, female, indeterminate, non-binary, or another word indicating gender approved by the Registry,
• If you would like an updated copy of your birth certificate, you will need to send in the old copy
• Provide requested copies of proof of identity

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Registry website.

If you are under 16 years old your parents or guardians will have to apply on your behalf. Generally, every parent/guardian has to agree to your change of sex marker, or else your supportive parent/guardian must get a court order. You will probably be asked to provide evidence that you have undertaken counselling regarding the change of gender marker.

If you are between 16 – 18 years old and you are asked to provide evidence of counselling, it’s typically best to see a doctor or psychologist who is familiar with your situation and has provided previous care. If you need a new doctor or psychologist, it’s a good idea to go to an LGBTQI+ clinic. They’ll know how to care for trans and gender diverse people.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

There are no provisions for people born overseas and living in Tasmania to change their sex marker.

Driver’s Licenses in Tasmania

Transport Services is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in Tasmania. In Tasmania, Gender is recorded for anyone with a record in the driver licence and vehicle registration register. However, Tasmanian drivers licenses do not display gender markers or honorifics.

To register or update your gender with Transport Services, you will need to visit a Service Tas centre with an original certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages that provides evidence of the change.

You will have the option to change your gender marker to one of the following:

• ‘M’ – Male
• ‘F’ – Female
• ‘X’ – (other category including indeterminate, intersex, and unspecified).

There is no fee to update your gender marker details.

Birth Certificates in the ACT

In the ACT, you do not have to undergo any gender affirming medical treatment or surgery to change your sex marker on your birth certificate as a person over 14 years old

If you have an ACT Birth Certificate, you can choose what your new birth certificate will list:

• Your sex before and after the change
• Your sex after the change only
• No sex identifier

You can change your sex marker with the Australian Capital Territory Births Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 14 years or older
• Your birth was registered in ACT
• You were born in a different State or Territory or overseas, and have lived in ACT for the last 3 months (in this case, you will receive a ‘Recognised Details Certificate’)

You can apply by post, email or in person at Access Canberra.

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form correctly and pay the fee
• Choose either male, female, unspecified, intersex or indeterminate.
• If you are born outside of ACT, evidence that you have been living in ACT,
• Provide requested copies of proof of identity

If you are between 12 and 14 years old, your parent or guardian can apply on your behalf. Otherwise, you can apply by yourself with permission from the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Registry website.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update. In the ACT it is an offence to use an old birth certificate to deceive.

Driver’s Licenses in the ACT

Access Canberra is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in the Australian Capital Territory. In the Australian Capital Territory, gender is recorded for anyone with a record in the driver licence and vehicle registration register. However, Australian Capital Territory drivers licenses do not display gender markers or honorifics.

To register or update your gender with Access Canberra, it is a simple process. You will need to call Access Canberra on 132 281 and advise them of the gender you would like them to have on your record.

You will have the option to change your gender marker to one of the following:

• Male
• Female
• Unspecified
• Indeterminate
• Intersex
• Unspecified/Indeterminate/Intersex
• Unknown

There is no fee to update your gender details.

Birth Certificates in QLD

In 2023, the Queensland Government introduced long-awaited legislation that removed the requirement that a person undergo ‘sex re-assignment’ surgery in order to update the gender marker on their birth certificate.

You can update your sex marker with the Queensland Births Deaths and Marriages Registry. In Queensland no medical evidence is required for adults to change their sex marker with the Queensland Registry. You may also choose to change your first name and middle names at the same time. If you wish to change your surname, a separate name change application is required.

The application fee does not include a certificate. You can choose what type of certificate you want to pay for. You can choose between a certificate with no sex marker, with your updated sex marker only, or with both your updated sex marker on the front and your previous sex marker on the back.

You can change your sex marker with the Queensland Births Deaths and Marriages Registry if:

• You are aged 16 years or older
• Your birth was registered in Queensland (e.g. have a Queensland Birth Certificate)
• You were born overseas, are a citizen or permanent resident, and have lived in Queensland for the last 12 months (in this case, you will receive a ‘Recognised Details Certificate’)
• You haven’t changed your sex marker in the last 12 months,

If you are a ‘restricted person’, you must complete extra steps before applying.

A restricted person includes someone who is under the supervision of the Commissioner of Corrective Services, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, etc. In this case you must get permission before you apply. We strongly suggest seeking legal advice first.

We recommend starting your application online, and lodge parts by post or alternatively you can lodge an application in person at the Brisbane registry, by requesting an interview appointment.

You must lodge the following documents with your application:

• Fill in the form (for Australian born applicants)or the form (for overseas-born applicants) correctly and pay the fee
• A signed Statutory Declaration that confirms your gender identity
• A signed statement from an adult who has known for at least 12 months who confirms and supports your application
• Choose a ‘sex descriptor’ (you can make up your own, as long as it is not obscene, offensive, contains symbols without phonetic significance (e.g. ??!!–) or be contrary to public interest)li>
• If you are born overseas, evidence that you have been living in Queensland
• Provide requested copies of proof of identity ID

If you are under 16 years old, your parent or guardian will have to apply on your behalf. You also have to provide a support assessment from a health worker. If you are over 12 years old, and your parents will not help you apply to change your sex marker, you may be able to ask the Court for permission instead.

Check the current cost, processing times, and fee waiver eligibility at the Registry website.

Once you change the gender marker on your birth certificate, you can change your other forms of ID to match. Some government agencies or licenses may require you to tell them about the update.

If you need further assistance, you can also contact the LGBTI Legal Service who offer a state-wide free legal service for trans and gender diverse people. 

Driver’s Licenses in QLD

The following section relies on Departmental procedure and policy – which can be subject to change at any time. If you feel that the process to change your gender marker on your driver’s license has been affected by discrimination, please seek legal advice.

Australian driver’s licenses and permits do not display gender markers. However, the state or territory authority that issued your license will keep a record of your gender marker on file.

You can change both your name and gender marker on your driver’s license and permit. Each state and territory has slightly different rules or processes.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is the authority that issues drivers’ licenses in Queensland. In Queensland, licences don’t display gender markers, but it is mandatory to record a ‘sex’ descriptor for the issue of a licence, however the ‘sex’ descriptor registered with Transport for QLD can be updated.

The ‘sex’ descriptor can be:

• Male,

• Female

• Another, as recorded with the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry.

When you apply for a Transport and Main Roads product, your ‘sex’ descriptor is recorded from your identity document. If it is not included on that document, you will be asked to provide what your ‘sex’ descriptor is, and this will be the descriptor recorded. If you change your ‘sex’ descriptor with the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry in Queensland and would like to have your licence record reflect the change, you will need to take the new certificate to a transport and motoring customer service centre.

There is no fee to update your sex descriptor.