Fill in to recognise sex of a child born outside Queensland

Use this application form to get legal recognition for your child’s sex before they turn 16 and if they were born outside of Queensland.

Then you will need to print the application form to complete the declarations and supporting assessment before submitting it along with supporting documents to us.

Step 1—Complete this part online

1. Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
2. Choose how you would like to pay.
3. Review your details.
4. Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.
5. Download and print the completed application form.

Step 2—Complete on paper and submit

6. Have another adult (18 or older) witness your signature(s) in the declaration section. This includes your child’s signature if they are aged 12 to 15.
7. Include the assessment from an authorised person who is a developmentally informed practitioner (attachment 1).
8. Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.
Proof of ID documents must be submitted with your signed application. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
9. Submit your application form and supporting documents to us
1. by post to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO BOX 15188, CITY EAST  QLD  4002
2. in person by requesting an interview appointment at the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane.

Step 3—What next

10. If your application is approved, you will need to update your child's sex and first name (if applicable) everywhere they are registered in the community.

Can you change your child's record of sex?
1. Was your child's birth registered outside of Queensland? *

   • Yes
   • No
2. Has your child lived in Queensland for at least 12 months? * Learn about what proof of residency you need to provide.

   • Yes
   • No
3. Have you changed your child's recognised sex in Queensland within the last 12 months? * (If you chose 'Yes' above)

   • Yes
   • No
4. Does everyone applying have all the proof needed for identification? * View the proof of ID you will need to provide.

   • Yes
   • No
5. By using this online service and providing an email address and mobile number, I consent to the use of that email address and mobile number for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) to provide information and for contact using SMS and email that relates to this application. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have nominated a secure email address for RBDM to send correspondence to, and I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure the security of that information when received.
1. Fill in your application form Fill in the application before downloading and printing it.
   2. * I understand that we can choose a sex descriptor and first names for our child to better express their identity. However, the Registrar-General may refuse to register either a sex descriptor or first names if they are prohibited.
   1. Your child's birth details

      These are the details shown on your child's current birth certificate.

      1. First name *
      2. Middle name(s)
      3. Family name If your child doesn’t have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.*
   1. Place of birth

      1. Town, city or suburb *

      1. State or territory Enter n/a if not applicable. *
   2. Was your child born overseas? *

      • Yes
      • No
   3. Country *
   4. Date of birth *
   5. What is the current sex on your child's birth certificate? *

      • Male
      • Female
      • Another term
   6. What descriptor is shown on their birth certificate? *
   If your child's current recognised sex is different than what is shown on their birth certificate you must provide evidence—such as a recognised details certificate from another state or territory.
   2. The sex your child identifies as

      If your application is approved, this sex descriptor will be your child's sex under Queensland law and will be shown on their recognised details certificate. You will need to change your child’s identity everywhere they are registered in the community.

      What sex does your child identify as? *

      • Male
      • Female
      • Another term
   3. What descriptor do you want to be shown on your child's recognised details certificate? *
   4. Confirm the descriptor *

      We will record as written

      You must provide a descriptor of the sex that your child both identifies as and wants to live as. Other genders are allowed, such as agender, genderqueer, and non-binary.

   3. Change of name

      Do you wish to change your child’s first names? *

      • Yes
      • No

      You can choose to change your child's first and middle names to help them to better express or affirm their chosen sex. You will need to order a change of name certificate to update their name in the community.
      
      If you want to change their family name, you need to complete a change of name application and pay the additional fee. Do this before completing this application.
   4. Child's new first names

      1. First name *
      2. Middle name(s)
      If your application is approved, the new sex and first names will be shown on your child's recognised details certificate. You will also need a change of name certificate to update your child's details everywhere they are registered in the community.
   5. Previous change(s) to your child's name
      1. Has your child's name been changed before? * This means the name on your child's current proof of ID is different to the name shown on their birth certificate.

         • Yes
         • No
      2. Other names your child has used (If you chose 'Yes' above)

         You will need to provide supporting documents for any name changes for your child.

         1. Change of name 1 This is your child's most recent change of name.
         2. 1. Full name *First names and family name.
            2. How did their name change? * For example, change of name, a parent's marriage, deed poll.
            3. When did their name change? *
         3. Add another earlier change to your child's name.
      3. Change of name 2
      4. 1. Full name *First names and family name.
         2. How did their name change? For example, change of name, a parent's marriage, deed poll.
         3. When did their name change?
      5. Add another earlier change to your child's name.
      6. Change of name 3
      7. 1. Full name *First names and family name.
         2. How did their name change? For example, change of name, a parent's marriage, deed poll.
         3. When did their name change?
      Previous recognised details certificate
      Has your child had a Queensland recognised details certificate before? * Only if issued in Queensland.
      • Yes, I will return their current recognised details certificate.
      • No
   6. Parents' detailsAs shown on your child's birth certificate.

      Mother or registered parent's name

      1. First name *
      2. Middle name(s)
      3. Family name If the mother or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a. *

      Father or registered parent's name If no father or parent is on your child's birth certificate, enter n/a.

      1. First name *
      2. Middle name(s)
      3. Family name If the father or parent doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a. *
      Other names registered parents' or guardians' have used
      Has a registered parent or guardian’s name changed since your child’s birth? *
      • Yes
      • No
      You will need to provide supporting documents for any change of name since your child’s birth.
   7. Order details

      1. What type of certificate would you like to order? * There are 2 different official recognised details certificates to choose from—one certificate is included in the fee.

         • 1 official linking recognised details certificate (no charge)
         • 1 official recognised details certificate (no charge)
   8. 1. Would you like to order a change of name certificate for your child? *You will need an official change of name certificate to update your child's details in the community.
      • 1 official change of name certificate ($54.40)
      • No—I understand I will not receive a change of name certificate and will need to provide proof of identity to get one in the future.
   9. Type of post * Australia Post delivery timeframes

      • Registered post—within Australia ($8.10)
      • Express post—within Australia ($8.55)
      • Standard post (no charge)
      • International registered mail ($18.55)

   Ensure the safe delivery of your certificate

   You have changed the type of post. We value identity protection, so we recommend that you choose registered post to ensure the delivery of your certificate can be tracked and delivered to you securely within Australia.

   Important update

   Australia Post are suspending their express post guarantee of next-day delivery. Express post is still available and treated as a priority, but may not be delivered the next business day every time. Normal application processing timeframes still apply.

   Important information

   We value identity protection and you have chosen a more secure delivery outside Australia. However, be aware that international registered mail can’t be tracked, and signing is not available in every country.

   10. Would you like to order another certificate?

       If your application is approved, we will send you a recognised details certificate to update your child's details in the community.

       • Yes (additional fee payable)
       • No
   11. (If you chose 'Yes' above)
       What additional certificate would you like to order? * There are 2 different official recognised details certificates to choose from.

       • 1 official linking recognised details certificate ($54.40)
       • 1 official recognised details certificate ($54.40)
   12. Who is applying

       Tell us who is applying *

       • Both parents or legal guardians are applying together
       • Only 1 parent is shown on the birth certificate
       • Only 1 person is named on the evidence of legal guardianship
       • Other parent or legal guardian has passed away
       • I am the child—the Childrens court has approved my application

       You will need to provide a certified photocopy of the death certificate.

       1. Your current name As shown on your proof of ID.

          1. First name *
          3. Middle name(s)
          4. Family name If you do not have a family name and only use the name above, enter n/a.*

       1. The total cost is:

       
       
       2. Relationship to the child *

          • Parent
          • I have full responsibility under a parenting order
          • Guardian under a child protection order
          • Guardian appointed by a will
          • Myself (child applying)

       You will need to provide a certified copy of the parenting order.

       You will need to provide a certified copy of the child protection order.

       You will need to provide certified copies of the will and the parents’ death certificates.

       You will need evidence that the Childrens court has approved your application. Please provide a certified copy of the court order.

       Home address

       1. Address line 1 *
       2. Address line 2
       3. Address line 3
       4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
          2. State or territory *
          3. Postcode *
       5. Country

       Is your postal address the same as your home address? *

       • Yes
       • No

       Postal details

       1. Postal address

          1. Address line 1 *
          2. Address line 2
          3. Address line 3
          4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
             2. State or territory *
             3. Postcode *
          5. Country

       Contact number (mobile preferred) *

       Email We will send you your filled in application by email to this address. Please ensure this email address is correct.*

       Confirm email address *

       * I understand that the certificate ordered, and any additional certificates ordered will be posted to the address above.
2. Other person applying

   Your current name As shown on your proof of ID.
   1. First name *
   2. Middle name(s)
   3. Family name * If they do not have a family name and only use the name above, enter n/a.
   Relationship to the child *
   • Parent
   • I have full responsibility under a parenting order
   • Guardian under a child protection order
   • Guardian appointed by a will
   You will need to provide a certified copy of the parenting order.
   You will need to provide a certified copy of the child protection order.
   You will need to provide a certified copies of the will and the parents’ death certificates.
   1. Home address

      1. Address line 1 *
      2. Address line 2
      3. Address line 3
      4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
         2. State *
         3. Postcode *
      5. Country
   2. Contact number (mobile preferred) *
   3. Email *
   4. Confirm email address *
   5. *I understand that the certificate ordered, and any additional certificates ordered will not be sent to my address.
3. How would you like to pay for your order? *

   • Online (MasterCard or Visa)
   • Bank or business account cheque, money order (Australian-drawn only) or cash
4. Before I complete my application *

   I will check the details I have provided.
   I am aware of the refund policy.

   Remember

   
   
   

   You will need to submit your proof of ID, supporting documents and signed application along with payment (if not paying online) to us either:

   • •   by post
   • •   in person by requesting an appointment with us at the Brisbane registry customer service centre.

   
   

Don't use this form

You need to complete a different form if your child (under 16) was born or adopted in Queensland.

Don't use this form

We can only change your child's record of sex if they have been living in Queensland for 12 months before your application (or more).

Otherwise, see a list of interstate registry offices.

You are not eligible

We can't change your child's record of sex more than once in 12 months. You must wait before you apply again.

You are not eligible

We can't change your child's record of sex until you can prove your identity. You can contact us if you need more information about this.

Online: our general enquiry form.

By phone: local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application for a recognised details certificate of a child under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and non-government agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.