Annex B - Inter-departmental Working Group on Gender Recognition (IWG) - Summary Table of Gender Recognition Schemes in Other Countries and Territories

Sep 4, 2026

Annex B compiles a summary table of gender recognition schemes across other countries and territories, organized by region and jurisdiction. It documents the relevant legislative basis and the associated processes for altering the sex/gender record, including evidentiary requirements for adults and minors. The content also covers passport recording options and related administrative guidance, illustrating how clinical treatment criteria and supporting documentation are handled in practice.

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Reading Time38 min

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Summary Table of Gender Recognition Schemes

Regions and jurisdictions

Asia Pacific

Europe

North America

South America

Example jurisdiction details

Australia – Capital Territory

Passport gender "X" recording

Annex B Inter-departmental Working Group on Gender Recognition (“IWG”) Summary Table of Gender Recognition Schemes in Other Countries And Territories Countries and territories Page No. Asia Pacific Australia – Capital Territory 7 Australia – Northern Territory 9 Australia – New South Wales 10 Australia – Queensland 10 Australia – South Australia 11 Australia – Tasmania 12 Australia – Victoria 13 Australia – Western Australia 14 India 16 Japan 18 Mainland China 19 New Zealand 20 Singapore 22 South Korea 23 Taiwan 24 Vietnam 25 Europe Austria 26 Belgium 28 Bulgaria 28 Croatia 30 (Republic of) Cyprus 31 Czech Republic 32 Denmark 33 Estonia 34 Finland 35 France 36 Germany 38 Greece 40 Hungary 41 Iceland 42 Ireland 43 Italy 44 Latvia 46 Liechtenstein 47 Luxembourg 47 Malta 48 Moldova 49 Netherlands 49 Norway 51 Poland 51 Portugal 52 Romania 53 Russian Federation 54 Serbia 55 Slovakia 56 Slovenia 57 Spain 57 Sweden 59 Switzerland 60 Turkey 62 Ukraine 64 United Kingdom 65 North America Canada – Alberta 66 Canada – British Columbia 68 Canada – Manitoba 69 Canada – New Brunswick 70 Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador 71 Canada – Nova Scotia 72 Canada – Ontario 73 Canada – Prince Edward Island 75 Canada – Quebec 76 Canada – Saskatchewan 76 Canada – Yukon Territory 77 Mexico – Federal District 78 United States – Alabama 78 United States – Alaska 79 United States – Arizona 79 United States – Arkansas 80 United States – California 80 United States – Colorado 81 United States – Connecticut 82 United States – Delaware 82 United States – District of Columbia (Washington DC) 83 United States – Florida 84 United States – Georgia 84 United States – Hawaii 84 United States – Illinois 85 United States – Indiana 86 United States – Iowa 86 United States – Kansas 87 United States – Kentucky 87 United States – Louisiana 87 United States – Maine 88 United States – Maryland 88 United States – Massachusetts 89 United States – Michigan 90 United States – Minnesota 90 United States – Mississippi 91 United States – Missouri 91 United States – Montana 92 United States – Nebraska 92 United States – Nevada 92 United States – New Hampshire 93 United States – New Jersey 93 United States – New Mexico 94 United States – New York State 94 United States – New York City 96 United States – North Carolina 97 United States – North Dakota 97 United States – Oklahoma 97 United States – Oregon 97 United States – Pennsylvania 98 United States – Rhode Island 98 United States – South Carolina 99 United States – South Dakota 99 United States – Utah 99 United States – Vermont 100 United States – Virginia 101 United States – Washington 101 United States – West Virginia 102 United States – Wisconsin 103 United States – Wyoming 103 South America Argentina 104 Bolivia 105 Colombia 106 Ecuador 106 Uruguay 107 Other Jurisdictions South Africa 108 Country/ Territory Summary of gender recognition scheme and related process ASIA PACIFIC Australia – Capital Territory Relevant legislation The Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 1997 (current version effective since 29 August 2016) provides (under s 24(1)) that an adult over 18 years old may apply to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for alteration of the record of the person’s sex in the registration of the person’s birth if: the person’s birth is registered in the Capital Territory; and the person believes their sex to be the sex nominated in the application (the altered sex), and— has received appropriate clinical treatment for alteration of the person’s sex; or is an intersex person. A statutory declaration by a doctor or psychologist for paragraph (2) above and documents confirming paragraph (1) above are required (s 25(1)). The previous requirement for sex reassignment surgery was removed before a person can alter the person’s sex in the registration of the person’s birth. For a child under 18 years old, his/her parents or a person with parental responsibility may make similar application for the chi

FAQs

What does Annex B provide?

Annex B provides a regional, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction summary table of gender recognition schemes, including the related processes and requirements.

What legal basis is described for Australia – Capital Territory?

It references the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 1997, including requirements for adults and children to apply for alteration of the sex record.

What evidence is required for passport gender recording in Australia?

A supporting letter from a medical practitioner is required to confirm the person is intersex or is receiving/had appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition.

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