Entry #11358: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Germany

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RegionGermany
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusIntersex only
Start DateJan 1, 2019
End Datenow
DescriptionThe Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "diverse" ("divers"). Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46727611 https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pstg/__45b.html https://www.bmfsfj.de/resource/blob/199382/1e751a6b7f366eec396d146b3813eed2/20220630-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-eckpunkte-data.pdf https://www.gendergp.com/germany-introduces-a-law-which-allows-trans-people-to-self-identify/#:~:text=Germany's%20decision%20to%20make%20it,people's%20lives%20in%20the%20country.


Revision History (17)

Revision by Samanthos. uniformity

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NoteThe Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "diverse” ("divers"). Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.The Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "diverse" ("divers"). Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Included the original German word for the gender entry

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NoteThe Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "diverse”. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.The Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "diverse” ("divers"). Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Translate name of third gender entry

Old Value New Value
NoteThe Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "divers”. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.The Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "diverse”. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Made description more specific, law included, source added

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NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.The Civil Status Act (PStG) was amended to include Parapraph 45b to allow intersex people to identify themselves as "divers”. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46727611.amp https://www.bmfsfj.de/resource/blob/199382/1e751a6b7f366eec396d146b3813eed2/20220630-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-eckpunkte-data.pdf https://www.gendergp.com/germany-introduces-a-law-which-allows-trans-people-to-self-identify/#:~:text=Germany's%20decision%20to%20make%20it,people's%20lives%20in%20the%20country.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46727611 https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pstg/__45b.html https://www.bmfsfj.de/resource/blob/199382/1e751a6b7f366eec396d146b3813eed2/20220630-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-eckpunkte-data.pdf https://www.gendergp.com/germany-introduces-a-law-which-allows-trans-people-to-self-identify/#:~:text=Germany's%20decision%20to%20make%20it,people's%20lives%20in%20the%20country.

Revision by Samanthos. Update formatting (Unnecessary bold)

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Revert edit

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Formatting

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Formatting

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, transgender and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos. Legal situation for minors explained

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law that will allow trans and non-binary people to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, trans people over the age of 14 will be allowed to change their gender and name once per year. Trans and non-binary people can change their personal details at a registry office without needing a court order, medical records, or any parental permission. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf. Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) that will allow transgender and non-binary people to change their legal first names and gender identity once a year through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, from the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians. In order to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law that will allow trans and non-binary people to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, or psychological consultation to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, trans people over the age of 14 will be allowed to change their gender and name once per year. Trans and non-binary people can change their personal details at a registry office without needing a court order, medical records, or any parental permission. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf. Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law that will allow trans and non-binary people to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require psychological evaluations to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, trans people over the age of 14 will be allowed to change their gender and name once per year. Trans and non-binary people can change their personal details at a registry office without needing a court order, medical records, or any parental permission. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law that will allow trans and non-binary people to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, or psychological consultation to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, trans people over the age of 14 will be allowed to change their gender and name once per year. Trans and non-binary people can change their personal details at a registry office without needing a court order, medical records, or any parental permission. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf. Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law that will allow trans and non-binary people to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, or psychological consultation to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, trans people over the age of 14 will be allowed to change their gender and name once per year. Trans and non-binary people can change their personal details at a registry office without needing a court order, medical records, or any parental permission. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.

Revision by Samanthos

Old Value New Value
NoteIntersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019.Intersex people in Germany can now legally identify themselves as such under a new law that took effect January 1, 2019. Germany is introducing a law that will allow trans and non-binary people to change their legal name and gender identity through self-identification. If the legislation passes, trans and non-binary people in Germany will no longer require gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, or psychological consultation to legally change their name and gender. In this newly presented Self-Determination Act, trans people over the age of 14 will be allowed to change their gender and name once per year. Trans and non-binary people can change their personal details at a registry office without needing a court order, medical records, or any parental permission. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46727611.amphttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46727611.amp https://www.bmfsfj.de/resource/blob/199382/1e751a6b7f366eec396d146b3813eed2/20220630-selbstbestimmungsgesetz-eckpunkte-data.pdf https://www.gendergp.com/germany-introduces-a-law-which-allows-trans-people-to-self-identify/#:~:text=Germany's%20decision%20to%20make%20it,people's%20lives%20in%20the%20country.

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Reports (4)
  • Newer law has been passed "There is a gender marker for non binary people now “x”"
  • Status is not correct "over Transexuellengesetz you can also get non binary marked. But this is even more hard then getting a legal change from one of the binaries to the other."
  • Status is not correct "The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has said it is possible for nonbinary people to change their gender marker to 'd' through the Transsexuellengesetz (TSG). Source: http://juris.bundesgerichtshof.de/cgi-bin/rechtsprechung/document.py?Gericht=bgh&Art=en&nr=106062&pos=0&anz=1"
  • Status is not correct "intersex and non binary are not the same thing. "

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